6. Sonny, a high school junior, has a somewhat difficult tim…

6. Sonny, a high school junior, has a somewhat difficult time in school compared to his peers, particularly with abstract math problems and literary symbolism. He tries hard but struggles with abstract concepts that other students pick up fairly quickly. Sonny is a much better musician than his peers. He practices long hours to improve his singing, guitar playing, and songwriting. Sonny is very skilled at working with people; during playground basketball games, he serves as a referee and arbitrator. According to Gardner’s theory of intelligence, which of the following statements is most valid?