CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

INTELLIGENCE AND ITS THEORIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This theorist was responsible for the “Triarchic Theory of Intelligence”
A
Alfred Biner
B
Raymond Cattell
C
Robert Sternberg
D
Howard Hardener
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Robert Sternberg developed another theory of intelligence, which he titled the triarchic theory of intelligence because it sees intelligence as comprised of three parts (Sternberg, 1988): practical, creative, and analytical intelligence (Figure 7.12).

Detailed explanation-2: -According to the Triarchic Theory of Intelligence proposed by Robert J. Sternberg (1996) intelligence is divided in three components: Analytical, Creative and Practical Intelligence.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

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