Question

Describe Stern berg’s Triarchic Theory of Intelligence.

Critically examine triarchic theory of intelligence.

Answer 1

Theorist-Robert Stern berg’s Triarchic theory – He gave three basic types of intelligence.

1. Analytical Intelligence: The ability to think critically and analytically, people high on this type, scores well on standard academic tests or prove to be excellent students. Example – professors and teachers are high on this one.
2. Creative Intelligence: Insight and ability to formulate new ideas, people high on this type excel at zeroing in on what information is crucial in a given situation and combining seemingly unrelated facts. Examples of any inventions like minting coins, printing press.
3. Practical Intelligence: They have a high adaptive sense or are street smart. They are adaptable at solving problems in everyday life. Example – carrying the baby on the back while doing work.