According to Robert Sternberg, __________ Is Best Described as "Street

question 51

Multiple Choice

According to Robert Sternberg, __________ is best described as "street smarts," or the ability to use information to get along in life. People who have it know how to be tactful, how to manipulate situations to their advantage, and how to use inside information to increase their odds of success.

• A) analytical intelligence
• B) creative intelligence
• C) practical intelligence
• D) none of these

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Definitions:

Just-World Phenomenon

The tendency for people to believe the world is just and that people therefore get what they deserve and deserve what they get.

Mirror-Image Perceptions

Mutual views often held by conflicting people, as when each side sees itself as ethical and peaceful and views the other side as evil and aggressive.

Deindividuation

A psychological state characterized by a loss of self-awareness and individual accountability, often occurring in group settings.

Self-Awareness

The consciousness of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires, which is essential for personal development and emotional intelligence.