Why do proponents of multiple intelligences criticize standard IQ testing?
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Correct answer: Because they mainly assess linguistic and logical skills, ignoring other domains
Multiple intelligences theorists argue that standard IQ tests neglect areas such as musical, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal or intrapersonal intelligences, thereby providing an incomplete picture of human ability.
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