In: Psychology
Theories of intelligence propose many different ideas as to the most relevant traits associated with intelligence as well as which measures of intelligence are the most valid. The text discusses a few of these traits and models for measurement.
Consider the following questions: In your opinion, which theory of intelligence do you believe to have the most validity, and why?
Triarchic Theory of Intelligence
Sternberg defined intelligence as "mental activity directed toward purposive adaptation to, selection, and shaping of real-world environments relevant to one's life."
Though he agreed with Gardner that intelligence is wider than a single, general ability, he instead suggested that some of Gardner's types of intelligence are better viewed as individual talents. Sternberg proposed 3 basic component of I telligence that when combined ed becomes"successful intelligence.
Analytical intelligence: Your problem-solving abilities.
Creativeintelligence: Your capacity to deal with new situations using past experiences and current skills.
Practicalintelligence: Your ability to adapt to a changing environment
This test appears to me as most valid because it's theoretical concept can be easily applied to external situation thus providing it's external validity.
Moreover , most of other theory can be explained or can be fitted into this theory.