CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

INTELLIGENCE AND ITS THEORIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
According to Robert Sternberg, which type of intelligence would describe someone who excels at solving high level math problems?
A
Analytic Intelligence
B
Creative Intelligence
C
Practical Intelligence
D
Visual-Spatial Intelligence
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Analytical intelligence is closely aligned with academic problem solving and computations. Sternberg says that analytical intelligence is demonstrated by an ability to analyze, evaluate, judge, compare, and contrast.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sternberg’s theory identifies three types of intelligence: practical, creative, and analytical. Practical intelligence, as proposed by Sternberg, is sometimes compared to “street smarts.” Being practical means you find solutions that work in your everyday life by applying knowledge based on your experiences.

Detailed explanation-3: -3 Types of Intelligence. According to Sternberg, there are 3 types of intelligence: practical, creative, and analytical.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sternberg’s definition of human intelligence is “(a) mental activity directed toward purposive adaptation to, selection and shaping of, real-world environments relevant to one’s life". Thus, Sternberg viewed intelligence as how well an individual deals with environmental changes throughout their lifespan.

Detailed explanation-5: -Componential or analytical intelligence: It reflects the traditional conceptualization of intelligence and relates more to academic achievement. It is also called as being ‘book smart’. They are good at problem-solving and abstract reasoning.

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