Ira Has Never Done Well on Conventional Tests Designed to Measure

question 15

Multiple Choice

Ira has never done well on conventional tests designed to measure reasoning and logical-mathematical abilities,but when new and complex situations arise at his job,he is always the one who seems to come up with novel and effective solutions for the problems.According to Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence,Ira shows

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

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Definitions:

Dissonance

A psychological conflict resulting from incongruent beliefs and attitudes held simultaneously, often leading to an alteration in one of the attitudes to reduce the conflict.

Align

To adjust or arrange something in a straight line, or to bring into cooperation or agreement with a particular group, standard, or belief.

Foot-in-the-door Technique

A persuasive tactic involving getting a person to agree to a small request as a precursor to making them more likely to agree to a larger request later.

Small Request

A minor or insignificant petition or appeal made to another individual, often as a precursor to asking for a larger favor in compliance theories.