Multiple Intelligence - Triarchical Intelligence Theory
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Multiple Intelligence - Triarchical Intelligence Theory
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Summary
Triarchical Intelligence Theory states that there are three areas of intelligence: analytical, creative, and practical. According to this theory, each area of intelligence is independent of the others. The theory was proposed by Robert Sternberg.
Key Points
- Theory of Triarchical Intelligence
- Three intelligences (hence triarchical)
- Analytical, creative, practical
- Simplified subtype of Theory of Multiple Intelligences
- Intelligences are independent of each other
- Proposed by Robert Sternberg
- Three intelligences (hence triarchical)
Example
For example, someone like a scientist may have very strong analytical abilities, but they may be poor at art (creative) or practical skills. On the other hand, a painter might have strong creative intelligence, but weak practical or analytical intelligence.