Question

Zarin is high in the ability to think analytically and performs well in academics. With respect to Sternberg's theory, which type of intelligence does Zarin possess? Explain this type of intelligence.

Answer 1

Zarin possesses componential or analytical intelligence. It is the analysis of information to solve problems.

This intelligence has three components:

1. Knowledge acquisition component, which is responsible for learning and acquisition of the ways of doing things.

2. Meta or a higher order component, which involves planning concerning what to do and how to do.

3. Performance component, which involves actually doing things.