!function(n){if(!window.cnx){window.cnx={},window.cnx.cmd=[];var t=n.createElement('iframe');t.display='none',t.onload=function(){var n=t.contentWindow.document,c=n.createElement('script');c.src='//cd.connatix.com/connatix.player.js',c.setAttribute('async','1'),c.setAttribute('type','text/javascript'),n.body.appendChild(c)},n.head.appendChild(t)}}(document);(new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=8b034f64-513c-4987-b16f-42d6008f7feb';cnx.cmd.push(function(){cnx({"playerId":"8b034f64-513c-4987-b16f-42d6008f7feb","mediaId":"426003e6-31ab-4ecf-b3ce-28c645b13714"}).render("6a85aeede4b0ca44601a5d01");}); There are many different types of intelligence, according to some research. Yes, there’s the kind that helps you score well on exams (linguistic intelligence may be useful for remembering written content, while the logical/mathematical kind could assist in solving sums). But others, like spatial intelligence, might be overlooked. Other theories, like the Triad of Intelligence, suggest we can break smarts down into three broad groups: cognitive intelligence, emotional intelligence, and integrative intelligence. That last kind has been called the “rarest” form of intelligence, though that’s hard to prove for sure. However, Lee Chambers, psychologist and CEO of Male Allies UK, told HuffPost UK that “it’s fair to say that modern life doesn’t often support this type of thinking and the practice of it”. What is integrative intelligence? Integrative intelligence involves being able to connect seemingly unrelated things together. It’s linked to analogical reasoning, or the ability to apply the rules of one field or discipline to another. It’s “not about having knowledge across many domains, it’s how we connect that knowledge in useful and meaningful ways,” Chambers said. “It appears as being able to hold multiple ideas and perspectives, to spot the connections and conflicts between them, to join dots others don’t see to solve problems and challenges and to see how things relate.” Some examples could include “taking a concept from psychology and applying it to leadership, [or] noticing a connection between biology and technology design”. In the past, scientists have used crochet to understand complex geometry and economics to explain species change. Processes like these may fall under the umbrella of integrative intelligence. “Ultimately, it’s not a type of intelligence we can wave around as superior. It’s much more about how we structure our thinking and how we come to judgements,” added Chambers. How can I tell if I have integrative intelligence? It’s not like there’s a test you can take to see whether you have integrative intelligence, the psychologist shared. Instead, “it requires you to reflect on how you think and interact”. He advised asking yourself the following: Are you known for combining subjects that seem unrelated and random to others? Are you always wanting to explore the shades of grey in between the black and white? Do you enjoy deep learning that is outside of your main specialism? Are you comfortable with ambiguity? Are you able to change your thoughts when new information challenges what you think you know? Lee also stated that people with integrative intelligence “can be seen as the person who goes off on tangents... The person who doesn’t stay in their own lane”. Sometimes, integrative intelligence can be misunderstood The expert added that while those with integrative intelligence might see connections between seemingly unrelated topics, often, “it’s hard to get that message across to someone who can’t”. In fact, he continued, he often finds that the “environments that need this kind of thinking most, struggle to recognise it because it doesn’t fit neatly into a single box”. And though he doesn’t think we can tell for sure whether integrative intelligence is dying out, Chambers said that a focus on specialism and curated algorithms could make it harder to achieve. “We do now have a world where the ability to learn about different fields and perspectives is greater than ever before,” he ended. “But if we don’t step outside of our algorithms and actively seek to diversify what we consume and the space we create to practice integrating and connecting, we will limit our ability [to] foster this type of intelligence. We need time, depth and friction to cultivate it.” Related... How You Sleep Could Say A Lot About Your Intelligence The Rarest Personality Type Is 'Misunderstood', Psychologist Says I'm A Psychologist, This Is Why Some Kids Struggle With Being Told 'No'
There are many different types of intelligence, according to some research. Yes, there’s the kind that helps you score well on exams (linguistic intelligence may be useful for remembering written content, while the logical/mathematical kind could assist in solving sums). But others, like spatial intelligence, might be overlooked. Other theories, like the Triad of Intelligence, suggest we can break smarts down into three broad groups: cognitive intelligence, emotional intelligence, and integrative intelligence. That last kind has been called the “rarest” form of intelligence, though that’s hard to prove for sure. However, Lee Chambers, psychologist and CEO of Male Allies UK, told HuffPost UK that “it’s fair to say that modern life doesn’t often support this type of thinking and the practice of it”. What is integrative intelligence? Integrative intelligence involves being able to connect seemingly unrelated things together. It’s linked to analogical reasoning, or the ability to apply the rules of one field or discipline to another. It’s “not about having knowledge across many domains, it’s how we connect that knowledge in useful and meaningful ways,” Chambers said. “It appears as being able to hold multiple ideas and perspectives, to spot the connections and conflicts between them, to join dots others don’t see to solve problems and challenges and to see how things relate.” Some examples could include “taking a concept from psychology and applying it to leadership, [or] noticing a connection between biology and technology design”. In the past, scientists have used crochet to understand complex geometry and economics to explain species change. Processes like these may fall under the umbrella of integrative intelligence. “Ultimately, it’s not a type of intelligence we can wave around as superior. It’s much more about how we structure our thinking and how we come to judgements,” added Chambers. How can I tell if I have integrative intelligence? It’s not like there’s a test you can take to see whether you have integrative intelligence, the psychologist shared. Instead, “it requires you to reflect on how you think and interact”. He advised asking yourself the following: Are you known for combining subjects that seem unrelated and random to others? Are you always wanting to explore the shades of grey in between the black and white? Do you enjoy deep learning that is outside of your main specialism? Are you comfortable with ambiguity? Are you able to change your thoughts when new information challenges what you think you know? Lee also stated that people with integrative intelligence “can be seen as the person who goes off on tangents... The person who doesn’t stay in their own lane”. Sometimes, integrative intelligence can be misunderstood The expert added that while those with integrative intelligence might see connections between seemingly unrelated topics, often, “it’s hard to get that message across to someone who can’t”. In fact, he continued, he often finds that the “environments that need this kind of thinking most, struggle to recognise it because it doesn’t fit neatly into a single box”. And though he doesn’t think we can tell for sure whether integrative intelligence is dying out, Chambers said that a focus on specialism and curated algorithms could make it harder to achieve. “We do now have a world where the ability to learn about different fields and perspectives is greater than ever before,” he ended. “But if we don’t step outside of our algorithms and actively seek to diversify what we consume and the space we create to practice integrating and connecting, we will limit our ability [to] foster this type of intelligence. We need time, depth and friction to cultivate it.” Related... How You Sleep Could Say A Lot About Your Intelligence The Rarest Personality Type Is 'Misunderstood', Psychologist Says I'm A Psychologist, This Is Why Some Kids Struggle With Being Told 'No'
