Question

Campare between Chartes Spearman theory and Robert Sternberg (Triarchie theory) of intelligence

Answer 1

Charles Spearman theory of intelligence states that intellectual abilities comprises two factors which are

1)General ability- It is known as g factor.It is the inborn ability which is constant and leads to success in life.

2)Specific abilities-It is known as s factor.These are abilities which are learned in the environment.It varies from activity to activity.

Whereas Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence states that there are three kinds of intelligence.

1)Analytical intelligence-This is the intelligence for academic abilities and success such as problem solving skills.It enables a person to encode information,combine pieces of information to reach/find a solution.It helps in acquisition of knowledge.

2)Practical intelligence-It involves ability to meet the daily demands of the society or dealing with daily life problems so that one can sustain.

3)Creative intelligence-The ability to come up with novel solutions in every situation or problem.It makes one adaptaable to solve problems more rapidly with experience.

Sternberg argued that general intelligence is a part of analytical intelligence.Whereas Spearman made general intelligence altogether a different factor.Rather he believed that all tests can be divided into genera and specific intelligence.