Cheryl Has Always Performed Well on Conventional Tests Designed to Measure

question 47

Multiple Choice

Cheryl has always performed well on conventional tests designed to measure reasoning and logical-mathematical abilities, but she doesn't seem to be able to use her skills to solve common, everyday problems. According to Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence, Cheryl shows

• A)high analytical intelligence but lower creative intelligence.
• B)high analytical intelligence but lower practical intelligence.
• C)high practical intelligence but lower creative intelligence.
• D)high practical intelligence but lower analytical intelligence.

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Definitions:

Basic Psychological Needs

Fundamental requirements for psychological well-being and growth, such as autonomy, competence, and relatedness.

Autonomous Motivation

A type of motivation that comes from within an individual, driving them to engage in behavior out of personal interest or satisfaction.

Self-Actualization

The realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, regarded as a drive or need present in everyone.

Motivated by Needs

The drive or inclination to act or behave in a certain way based on the desire to fulfill basic requirements for survival, security, belonging, esteem, and self-actualization.