Concept:Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences states that intelligence is not a single ability but consists of several distinct and independent human abilities.
Explanation:Gardner challenged the traditional idea of a single general intelligence, often labelled as 'g'.
He proposed that intelligence comprises multiple kinds of human abilities, each relatively independent.
Initially, he identified seven intelligences and later added the naturalist intelligence.
These intelligences are not arranged in a hierarchy; each person has a unique combination.
The types of intelligence include linguistic, musical, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalist.
Option A describes practical intelligence (Sternberg), option B mentions seven intelligences in hierarchical order (incorrect), and option C refers to Spearman's 'g' factor. Only option D correctly matches Gardner's view.
Answer:D. intelligence comprises of several kinds of human abilities.