Based on analytical intelligence, one came up with the following ranking, starting from the most intelligent to the least intelligent.
- John
- Jordan
- Delilah
- Michael
- Shawna
- Sarah
One believes that John is the most intelligent although he dropped out from school because he exemplifies the characteristic of an individual with analytical intelligence. He is able to determine and analyze a problem and find a solution to it. He absorbs what he reads and is able to effectively process the information that he gathers from his readings. His problem-solving ability is exceptional. He is a practical thinker because whatever he reads in the manuals, he is able to implement in his trades. He develops his competency by reading up on things that interest him.
One considers Sarah as the least intelligent among the group. Although her academic performance is exceptional, her personal life does not reflect any intelligence in terms of her decision-making capabilities. Having an abortion and an eating disorder reflects her inability to find practical solutions to her problems. Sarah uses her emotions to make important decisions in her life.
For the second most intelligent person, one believes that it is a toss-up between Jordan and Delilah. Based on the analytical theory, one can say that Jordan is a critical and analytical thinker because he excels in math. He also is a member of the chess club which is a mind game. On the other hand, Delilah may also be considered intelligent because even without studying, she gets high grades in class despite being the youngest. Intelligence seems to be inherent in her.
With regards to Michael, one thinks that he has creative intelligence because he does not have high grades but he excels in sports and the arts. In Shawna’s case, her academic performance is excellent but one thinks that the reason for her exemplary grades is due to her studiousness. She is not attuned to her environment.
