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In Sternberg's triarchic theory, what does componential intelligence emphasise?
ASensitivity to musical rhythms and tones across cultures
BUse of past experiences creatively to solve novel problems
CAbility to deal with environmental demands on a daily basis
DAnalytical intelligence for analysing information to solve problems
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Analytical intelligence for analysing information to solve problems
1. Sternberg's componential intelligence is also called analytical intelligence.
2. It is the analysis of information to solve problems.
3. Persons high on this ability think analytically and critically and succeed in schools.
4. It has three sub-components: knowledge acquisition, meta or higher-order, and performance.
5. Distractor 2 describes experiential intelligence; distractor 3 describes contextual.
6. Hence componential intelligence is analytical problem solving.
_Source: NCERT Class 12 Psychology Ch 1 "Variations in Psychological Attributes", p. 8, Triarchic Theory of Intelligence_
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