Triarchic theory of intelligence

Triarchic theory of intelligence is a theory given by Robert Sternberg.

1. TRIARCHIC THEORY OF INTELLIGENCE BY ROBERT STERNBERG VONTAIR SUPARNA 15IPMH10

2. INTELLIGENCE Intelligence refers to individuals’ abilities to understand complex ideas, to adapt effectively to the environment, to learn from experience, to engage in various forms of reasoning and to overcome obstacles by careful thought (Neisser et al, 1996). Intelligence is the mental activity directed toward purposive adaptation to, selection and shaping of real-world environments relevant to one’s life (Sternberg,1985).

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4. ROBERT STERNBERG Born in 1949 Psychometrician Professor of Human D evelopment at Cornell University Major contributions: Triarchic theory of Intelligence, Triangular Theory of Love, Investment theory of Creativity and Theory in Cognitive Styles.

5. TRIARCHIC THEORY OF INTELLIGENCE Specific measurable mental abilities? ‘street smart’ Giftedness should be examined in a broader way incorporating other parts of intelligence(Sternberg, 2003).

6. TRIARCHIC THEORY OF INTELLIGENCE THREE SUB THEORIES: COMPONENTIAL/ANALYTICAL EXPERIENTIAL/CREATIVE CONTENTIAL/PRACTICAL

7. COMPONENTIAL SUB THEORY Problem solving Three Components: Meta Components Performance Components Knowledge Acquisition Components

8. COMPONENTIAL/ANALYTICAL INTELLIGENCE ANALYZE CRTIQUE JUDGE COMPARE/CONTRAST EVALUATE ASSESS

9. EXPERIENTIAL SUBTHEORY “How quickly can this person solve a new problem when presented with it?” “Can he automatically apply a new skill when he’s presented with the problem again?” Two categories: Novelty , Automatization

10. EXPERIENTIAL/CREATIVE INTELLIGENCE CREATE INVENT DISCOVER “IMAGINE IF” PREDICT

11. CONTENTIAL SUBTHEORY “How does this person relate to the world around him?” “Is he adept at dealing with everyday experiences?” “Could someone take advantage of his person easily?” Adapting to the environment

12. CONTENTIAL/PRACTICAL INTELLIGENCE APPLY USE PUT INTO PRACTISE IMPLEMENT EMPLOY SHAPING

13. CRITICISM Unempirical Nature Practical Intelligence being a specific set of skills people use to learn specific knowledge Difficulties in measuring unconventional abilities

14. ADVANTAGES Tries to give a broader view of Intelligence Major influence in Education across the world “A person who has more strength in one component, can thrive more than others”

15. COMPARE & CONTRAST STERNBERG’S THEORY How people use intelligence, and not the amount 3 elements A culturally defined concept with no proper testing GARDENER’S THEORY A similar approach but a more broader spectrum – 8 elements Includes tests with various tasks

16. INTELLIGENCE TESTS Cognitive Assessment System: applicable to participants of ages of 15-17, testing the ability to complete acts in the correct order Kaufman Adolescence and Adult Intelligence test: Includes comprehension questions after a list of recording

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