Which of the Following Is NOT a Key Concept of Sternberg's

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a key concept of Sternberg's theory of intelligence?

• A) The ability to tackle deep questions about human existence
• B) The ability to adapt to an environment or change the environment as needed
• C) The ability of high-order thinking, acting on that thinking, and storing the information
• D) The ability to deal with new situations

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Definitions:

Extrinsic Motivations

Driving factors for behavior that come from external rewards, such as money or praise, rather than from internal satisfaction.

Goals

objectives or desired outcomes that an individual or organization aims to achieve through effort and planning.

Self-Determination Theory

A psychological framework suggesting that people are motivated to grow and change by three innate and universal psychological needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness.

Intrinsic Motivations

The drive to engage in activities for the inherent satisfaction or pleasure derived from the activity itself, rather than for some separable consequence.