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Theory of Human IntelligenceComparatively, both Sternberg's and Gardner's theories of intelligence expand the definition of intelligence beyond the scope of traditional cognitive abilities. These theories include in their definitions of intelligence a number of competencies not traditionally part of the curricula for classrooms in the Western world. In addition, due to the lack of their applications in the curricula, these intelligences such as creativity and bodily intelligence lack conventional assesment methodologies. These theories therefore bare similarity in their origin as they both seek to capture aspects absent in contemporary definitions of intelligence. In addition, they have a similar function as they prescribe creativity and practical intelligence as important factors for success, which must work in combination with academic success. However, with regard to the number of intelligences, these two theories stand in contrast. While Sternberg’s theory argues for one capacity of intelligence made up of three distinctive elements, Gardner's theory presents 8 different types of intelligences. According to Gardner these eight are distinct and can be classified independently, while Sternberg accounts for overlaps among some of Gardner’s categories of intelligence and has them grouped. For instance, where Gardner distinguishes logical, linguistic, and spatial intelligences, Sternberg defines these three under