Which One of the Following Statements Best Reflects Sternberg's Triarchic

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements best reflects Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence?

• A)Intelligent behavior is a function of how well people draw on their prior experiences and cognitively process information in order to adapt to their particular environmental situation.
• B)Intelligence is due to heredity, environment, and a complex interaction between the two; ultimately, researchers will probably never be able to separate the relative effects of heredity and environment.
• C)Intelligent behavior evolves in three stages: preoperational thought, concrete thought, and abstract thought.
• D)To be truly intelligent, one must show competence in critical thinking and appropriate classroom behavior as well as in traditional academic tasks.

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