What Are the Strengths and Weaknesses of Gardner's and Sternberg's

question 58

Essay

What are the strengths and weaknesses of Gardner's and Sternberg's theories?  What shortcomings in earlier theories does Sternberg's idea of successful intelligence address?

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Definitions:

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum, playing a key role in memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, and language.

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles and seasonal biological rhythms.

Frontal Lobes

Regions of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, involved in decision making, problem-solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.

Goal-Directed Behavior

Actions that are initiated and performed with a specific outcome or objective in mind.