Gonzo, a 13-Year Old Boy Often Makes Up Stories and Tells

question 71

Multiple Choice

Gonzo, a 13-year old boy often makes up stories and tells them as truth. His friends know that about him, but they don't mind. Yesterday, a pair of sneakers went missing from the locker room. Gonzo actually saw a boy take them, and when he told the others about what he saw, they did not believe him because, in the eyes of his peers, Gonzo

• A) Is not warm and friendly enough
• B) Does not seem credible
• C) Does not have relevant expertise on the topic
• D) May have ulterior motives

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Definitions:

Sternberg

Refers to Robert Sternberg, an American psychologist who proposed the triarchic theory of intelligence which includes analytical, creative, and practical aspects.

Intelligence

The ability to acquire, understand, and use knowledge, including the capacity for logic, understanding, self-awareness, learning, emotional knowledge, planning, creativity, and problem-solving.

Understand the World

The process of comprehending or making sense of the environment and society around one.

Resourcefulness

The ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties or challenges.