Ira Has Never Done Well on Conventional Tests Designed to Measure

question 15

Multiple Choice

Ira has never done well on conventional tests designed to measure reasoning and logical-mathematical abilities,but when new and complex situations arise at his job,he is always the one who seems to come up with novel and effective solutions for the problems.According to Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence,Ira shows

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

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