J.P. Guilford (Joy Paul Guilford)

Joy Paul Guilford was an American psychologist known for his work in studying human intelligence and creativity. He proposed that intelligence is multi-dimensional, comprising various mental abilities rather than just a single general factor. Guilford developed a comprehensive model called the Structure of Intellect, which identifies numerous types of thinking skills and problem-solving abilities. His research emphasized the diversity of human intelligence and aimed to better understand how people think, learn, and create, influencing educational practices and psychological assessment.