Emotional knowledge is being taught in a growing number of schools, says Daniel Goleman, author of the best seller Emotional Intelligence. Learning self-confidence, for instance, helps children resist dangerous temptations. Academic achievement scores also go up. Parents are a child's main tutors in emotional intelligence, Goleman says. Teachers can do the same.
Intelligence comes in several important forms, experts say.
Below are descriptions of eight different IQ types. Lawyers, writers, editors and interpreters are strong in linguistic intelligence. Singers and composers have an ear for music. Craftspeople and athletes are well-coordinated. Baseball's Ken Griffey Jr., who has hit more than 200 home runs.