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Sternberg's Triarchic Theory

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Sternberg proposed three intelligences — analytical, creative, and practical — that are only loosely related.

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A person who tests poorly on analytical tasks may negotiate complex social situations expertly.

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Practical intelligence is the component hardest to measure and the one most often cited informally.