Sternberg's Triarchic Theory Components
Robert Sternberg's Triarchic theory of intelligence proposes three fundamental aspects or types of intelligence, which interact to form successful intelligence.
- Analytical Intelligence
- Creative Intelligence
- Practical Intelligence
Within this framework, specific components handle different aspects of cognition. Metacomponents, also known as executive components, are crucial for problem-solving.
Role of Metacomponents in Problem Solving
Metacomponents are used for higher-order, executive functions. Their primary role includes:
- Planning problem-solving strategies
- Monitoring the progress of a solution
- Controlling and evaluating the execution of strategies
These functions align directly with the description in the question. Therefore, Sternberg's theory identifies three types of components, and metacomponents are used for planning, controlling, and monitoring in problem-solving.
This corresponds to Option 1.
Important Questions from Theories of Intelligence - Teaching
- Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
LIST-I
key terms of model of intellectLIST-II
DescriptionA. Cognition I. Altering or restructuring intellectual contents. B. Relations II. An ordering or classification of relations. C. Systems III. A connection between concepts. D. Transformation IV. Recognizing and discovering.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: - Which of the following pair is NOT a category of Intelligence proposed by Howard Gardner?
- Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct:
A. Bodily-Kinesthetic intelligence is one type of Gardner's intelligence
B. Sternberg's theory includes analytical and naturalistic intelligence
C. Analytical intelligence in Sternberg's model involves academic skills and problem solving
D. Creative intelligence in Gardner's theory deals with solving new problems through insight
E. Sternberg's practical intelligence involves to live and work in a context where success is likely and adapting to that context
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: - Using Sternberg's theory as the reference, Match List - I with List - II and choose the correct code :
List - I (Components)
p. Experiential
q. Contextual
r. Componential
List - II (Type)
1. Analytic
2. Creative
3. Practical
4. Successful - Match the List-I with List-II
LIST I LIST II A. Synthetic skill I. Decisions about how to deploy the skills available to a person B. Analytic skill II. To see problems with new points of view and get rid of conventional thinking C. Practical contextual skill III. To recognize which ideas are worth pursuing and which are not D. Thinking styles IV. To know how to persuade others regarding one's ideas
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
