Theories of general intelligence, like Gardner's theory, see intelligence as being expressed in areas such as math and language.The unique contribution of Gardner's theory is that the intelligences
A)are correlated.
B)are biological.
C)are independent.
D)differ quantitatively.

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Gardner's theory proposes that intelligences are independent of each other, meaning that proficiency in one area does not necessarily correlate with proficiency in another area. This is in contrast to a theory that suggests intelligence is a singular, quantitatively measurable trait. However, Gardner's theory does not make claims about the biological basis of the intelligences or whether they are correlated.

Theories of General Intelligence, Like Gardner's Theory, See Intelligence as Being