According to Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, (b) each intelligence has a distinct course of development.
Howard Gardner's theory proposes that intelligence is not a single, overarching ability, but rather a collection of distinct abilities that fall into various categories termed as 'multiple intelligences.' Gardner identified eight different types of intelligences, including linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic. Each intelligence has its distinct course of development and neural basis. Emotional intelligence is not considered a type of intelligence by Gardner, but it refers to a set of emotional and social skills that allow individuals to understand, manage, and express their emotions effectively. Traditional intelligence tests are not always entirely adequate in assessing the complexity of human behavior because they may overlook certain types of intelligence, such as emotional or social intelligence.