When Evaluating the Three Different Forms of Intelligence Described in His

question 20

Multiple Choice

When evaluating the three different forms of intelligence described in his triarchic theory of intelligence, Sternberg would disagree with which statement?

• A) Individuals with high componential intelligence are more intelligent than individuals with either experiential or contextual intelligence.
• B) An individual who scores high on experiential or contextual intelligence may be equally as intelligent as someone who scores high in componential intelligence.
• C) Society needs individuals with all three forms of intelligence.
• D) It is time we should be assessing experiential and contextual intelligence as much as we test componential intelligence.

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Definitions:

Volley Principle

A theory explaining how auditory neurons work together to convert high-frequency sound waves into electrical signals by firing in rapid succession.

Frequency Theory

A theory regarding how sounds are perceived, suggesting that the frequency of an auditory stimulus is directly related to the frequency of neural impulses sent to the brain.

Neurons

The fundamental units of the brain and nervous system, responsible for receiving sensory input, sending motor commands to muscles, and processing and transmitting neural impulses throughout the body.

Middle Ear

The part of the ear between the eardrum and the oval window that contains the three small bones (ossicles) involved in transmitting sound to the inner ear.