Question

How does the triarchic theory help us to understand intelligence?

Answer 1

Triarchic theory of intelligence was proposed by Robert Sternberg in the year 1985. As per Sternberg intelligence is defined as' the ability to adapt, to shape and select environment to accomplish one's goals and those of one's society and culture.

Componential also called as analytical intelligence mainly deals with the analysis of information to solve a particular problem.

Thete are three components involved with componential intelligence:

Knowledge acquisition component: This component is responsible to learn and acquire knowledge to carry out the task.

Meta or a higher order component: this component deal with plans  about how to do the task.

Performance component: this component involves of actually getting the task done .

Experiential also called as creative intelligence: deals in post experiences to solve problems. 

Contextual also called as practical intelligence: deals with environment demands encountered on a daily basis. 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 fit their needs.

Triarchic theory of intelligence was proposed by Robert Sternberg in the year 1985.