Psychology / Unit 7 Psych 0795 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Sternberg's Triarchic Theory
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The idea
Sternberg proposed three intelligences — analytical, creative, and practical — that are only loosely related.
In practice
A person who tests poorly on analytical tasks may negotiate complex social situations expertly.
Where people slip
Practical intelligence is the component hardest to measure and the one most often cited informally.
Your place on the trail
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Builds on
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