Human intelligence is understood and referred to as a plural concept, which shapes adaptative behavior. The paper considers conceptual and operational definitions of intelligence, implicit and explicit theories, major paradigms of research and underlying metaphors on mental processing, and examines two systemic models of self-management. The variety of techniques of data collection and experimental evidence analysis will definitely enhance the interdisciplinary framework of the research on human intelligence, scientifically sound and socially pervasive, for its integrative nature.
intelligence; adaptation; research paradigms; self-management; interdisciplinarity