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Which definition of intelligence is most closely associated with Sternberg?
AAbility to adapt, shape and select environment to accomplish one's goals
BAbility to memorise long lists of nonsense syllables in a single trial
CAbility to score above 130 on any standardised test of intelligence
DAbility to ignore environmental factors and rely only on inherited traits
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Ability to adapt, shape and select environment to accomplish one's goals
1. Sternberg proposed the triarchic theory of intelligence in 1985.
2. The chapter quotes his definition of intelligence.
3. He defined intelligence as the ability to adapt, to shape and select environment.
4. The goal of this ability is to accomplish one's goals and those of one's society and culture.
5. Hence Sternberg's intelligence is adaptation, shaping and selection of environment for goals.
_Source: NCERT Class 12 Psychology Ch 1 "Variations in Psychological Attributes", p. 8, Triarchic Theory of Intelligence_
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