Componential Intelligence
• Componential or analytical intelligence is the analysis of information to solve problems. (OR) Persons high on this ability think analytically and critically and succeed in schools.
• This intelligence has three components, each serving a different function- Knowledge, meta/higher order and performance.
Experiential Intelligence
Experiential or creative intelligence is involved in using past experiences creatively to solve novel problems. It is reflected in creative performance.
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Persons high on this aspect integrate different experiences in an original way to make new discoveries and inventions. They quickly find out which information is crucial in a given situation.
Contextual Intelligence
Contextual or practical intelligence involves the ability to deal with environmental demands encountered on a daily basis.
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It may be called ‘street smartness’ or ‘business sense’.
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Persons high on this aspect easily adapt to their present environment or select a more favourable environment than the existing one, or modify the environment to fit their needs.
