AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Sternberg defined practical intelligence as a skill that allows people to function in the real world and solve practical problems. It is the ability to adapt to an environment or change the situation when needed. Some have referred to this as “street smarts.”

Detailed explanation-2: -Practical intelligence is defined as the ability that individuals use to find a more optimal fit between themselves and the demands of the environment through adapting, shaping, or selecting a new environment in the pursuit of personally valued goals (Sternberg, 1985, 1997).

Detailed explanation-3: -Practical intelligence is important because you can use it to predict your success in a variety of situations, from negotiating with new clients in the workplace to adapting to additional responsibilities with little prior notice.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sternberg, contends that there are three types of intelligence: practical (the ability to get along in different contexts), creative (the ability to come up with new ideas), and analytical (the ability to evaluate information and solve problems).