Indira grew up in poverty and first learned to care for herself and her younger brother by selling newspapers and developing "street smarts". Although she never went to college, she has become successful in business. In terms of Sternberg's triarchic theory, which type (s) of intelligence does Indira have?

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Abdiel Jones

12 December, 14:10

Indira grew up in poverty and first learned to care for herself and her younger brother by selling newspapers and developing "street smarts". Although she never went to college, she has become successful in business. In terms of Sternberg's triarchic theory, which type (s) of intelligence does Indira have?

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Melody Schneider · Answer 1

Practical Intelligence.

Explanation:

Robert J. Sternberg triarchic theory of intelligence consists of three different type of intelligence that is distinct, practical, and analytical.

Practical intelligence: According to Sternberg, practical intelligence is defined as an individual's ability to modify or alter and behave to the world encircling them. Creativity plays an important role while measuring the overall intelligence of a person. Sternberg believed that intelligence consists of various abilities that can be utilized and developed but not fixed.

Example: A person can become successful even without getting a degree by using practical intelligence.

In terms of Sternberg's triarchic theory, Indira has practical intelligence.