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Triarchic theory of intelligence

The Triarchic Theory of Intelligence or Three Forms of Intelligence,[1] formulated by psychologist Robert Sternberg, aims to go against the psychometric approach to intelligence and take a more cognitive approach, which leaves it to the category of the cognitive-contextual theories.[2] The three meta components are also called triarchic components.

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".[3] Thus, Sternberg viewed intelligence as how well an individual deals with environmental changes throughout their lifespan. Sternberg's theory comprises three parts: componential, experiential and practical.

Sternberg's theory has since been expanded and advanced in the book Experiential Intelligence by Soren Kaplan.

  1. ^ Berger, Kathleen (2014-05-12). The Developing Person Through the Life Span. New York, NY: Worth Publishers2014. p. 610. ISBN 978-1-4292-8381-6.
  2. ^ "Human intelligence - Cognitive-contextual theories | Britannica".
  3. ^ Sternberg 1985, p. 45.

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