According to Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, Three Factors Need

question 59

Multiple Choice

According to Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence, three factors need to be considered when describing intelligence. Which of the factors below is NOT one of Sternberg's three factors?

• A) the age of the individual
• B) the cognitive processes within the individual
• C) the situations that require intelligence
• D) the practical application in the outside world

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Definitions:

Proactive Interference

The process by which older memories can inhibit the retention and retrieval of newer information.

Hippocampal Region

A critical area of the brain involved in memory formation and spatial navigation.

Long-Term Memory

The phase or type of memory responsible for the storage of information over an extended period.

Broca's Area

A region in the frontal lobe of the dominant hemisphere (usually the left) of the brain with functions linked to speech production.