Based on Sternberg's Triarchic Theory, the Processes Used for Learning

question 77

Multiple Choice

Based on Sternberg's triarchic theory, the processes used for learning how to solve problems in the first place are included in which component of the componential subtheory?

• A) metacomponents
• B) performance components
• C) knowledge-acquisition components
• D) problem-solving components

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Definitions:

Learning

The process of acquiring new understanding, knowledge, behaviors, skills, values, attitudes, and preferences.

Adaptation

The process by which a species becomes fitted to its environment; it is the result of natural selection acting upon heritable variation.

Genes

Units of heredity made up of DNA that are responsible for determining the characteristics of an organism.

Operant Conditioning Procedure

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, encouraging the occurrence of desired behaviors and discouraging undesired ones.