The Individual Whose Name Is Most Clearly Linked with the Triarchic

question 117

Multiple Choice

The individual whose name is most clearly linked with the triarchic theory of intelligence is:

• A)Charles Spearman
• B)Howard Gardner
• C)Robert Sternberg
• D)Arthur Jensen

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Definitions:

Shared Derived Trait

A characteristic that is present in an ancestral species and is shared exclusively by its evolutionary descendants.

HMS Beagle

A British Royal Navy ship on which Charles Darwin made his famous voyage, providing key observations that led to the development of his theory of natural selection.

Darwin

Charles Darwin, a 19th-century naturalist best known for his contributions to the theory of evolution through natural selection.

Galápagos Island Finches

A group of about 15 species of finches from the Galápagos Islands, known for their varied beak shapes and sizes, which inspired Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection.