How did Howard Gardner's theory of intelligence differ from previous theories?

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anonymous · Answer

Gardner said intelligence was determined solely by one's environment, rather than genetics.

 Gardner theorized that one can improve intelligence through study, rather than being a static portion of one's personality.

 Gardner identified intelligence as multidimensional, with at least 8 different types of intelligence, instead of being a single-dimensional factor.

 Gardner viewed intelligence as an offshoot of one's personality, whereas previous theories viewed intelligence and personality as 2 separate entities.