Although Many Successful Musicians May Not Have "Book Smarts," They

question 18

Multiple Choice

Although many successful musicians may not have "book smarts," they certainly have the "street smarts" needed to succeed in the music industry.The theory of intelligence that best
Accounts for this observation about "book smarts" and "street smarts" in musicians is
The ________ theory.

• A) triarchic
• B) general intelligence
• C) emotional intelligence
• D) crystallized intelligence

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Definitions:

Polarisation

The division into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.

Outgroup

Any group that an individual does not belong to or identify with, often perceived as fundamentally different or alien.

Diffusion

The process by which an innovation, idea, or cultural practice is spread through a population, crossing barriers and gaining acceptance.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people, in which the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.