Lucia Has Always Performed Well on Conventional Tests Designed to Measure

question 133

Multiple Choice

Lucia has always performed well on conventional tests designed to measure reasoning and logical-mathematical abilities,but she doesn't seem to be able to use her skills to solve common everyday problems.What kind of intelligence does Lucia show,according to Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence

• A) high practical intelligence, but lower analytical intelligence 
• B) high analytical intelligence, but lower creative intelligence 
• C) high analytical intelligence, but lower practical intelligence 
• D) high practical intelligence, but lower creative intelligence

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Definitions:

Scientific Method

is a systematic approach to research and experimentation used to explore observations and answer questions by making hypotheses and testing them.

Theory

A system of ideas intended to explain something, often based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained.

Hypothesis

A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

Testable

Capable of being tested or subjected to examination and verification.