TRIARCHIC

THEORY OF
INTELLIGENCE
Robert J. Sternberg
 Overview of the Theory

Analytical Intelligence
CONTENTS
Creative Intelligence

Practical Intelligence
What is intelligence?
What is intelligence?
How do you define an
intelligent person?
 Some notable psychologist who believe that
intelligence can only be measured through traditional
methods:
Lewis Terman- known for his work in intelligence testing
for revising the Binet- Simon intelligence scale

David Wechsler- develop Wechsler Adult intelligence

Scale and Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children

Charles Sepasrman- known for his work on general

intelligence or "g" factor
 Some notable psychologist who believe that
intelligence CANNOT be SOLELY measured through
traditional method:
Howard Gardner - proposed the thoery of
multiple intelligence

Daniel Goleman- popularized the concept of

emotional intelligence

Robert Sternberg - who develop the TRIARCHIC

THEORY OF INTELLIGENCE
 TRIARCHIC
THEORY OF
INTELLIGENCE
Robert J. Sternberg
OVERVIEW
The Triarchic Theory of Intelligence was developed by
psychologist Robert J. Sternberg in the 1980s.

It posits three distinct but interrelated aspects of intelligence:

analytical intelligence (componential), creative intelligence
(experiential), and practical intelligence (contextual).

Sternberg created this theory to offer a more comprehensive

understanding of intelligence beyond traditional measures
like IQ, emphasizing the importance of practical problem-
solving skills and creativity in addition to analytical abilities.
(Contextual) Analytic Intelligence
Contextual( Analytic)

This sub-theory focuses on the cognitive

processes involved in problem-solving and
decision-making. It emphasizes analytical abilities
such as critical thinking, logical reasoning, and
problem-solving skills.

According to this sub-theory, individuals with

strong analytical intelligence excel in tasks that
require analyzing information, identifying patterns,
and applying logical principles to solve problems.
(Experiential) Creative Intelligence
Experential (Creative)

The experiential sub-theory highlights the

importance of creativity and the ability to think
outside the box. It emphasizes the generation of
novel ideas, insights, and solutions to problems.

Individuals with strong creative intelligence are

able to approach problems in unconventional
ways, make unique connections between
concepts, and produce original works.
(Contextual) Practical Intelligence
Contextual (Practical)

The contextual sub-theory focuses on the practical

application of intelligence in real-world settings. It
emphasizes the ability to adapt to changing
environments, effectively interact with others, and
apply knowledge to solve everyday problems.

Practical intelligence involves skills such as social

competence, emotional intelligence, and the ability
to navigate complex social and cultural contexts.
 Typology of people based on the
Intelligence
Analyzer- fares well academic envionmentrs, but isn't likely to make
creative contribution to the field

Creator- generate ideas easily, but unable to analyze these ideas or put
them into practice
Practitioner- is persuasive and maybe entertaining, but lacks substance
in thinking

Analytical creator- able to analyze creates ideas but doesn't easily

communicate these ideas to others.
 Typology of people on the
Intelligence
Analytical pracctioner- succeeds in conventional terms becuae high
IQ is translated into practical work, but h is unlikely to make a lasting
contribution.

Creative practitioner- has the ability to come up with new ideas and
can persuade other people of the value of these ideas, regardless
whether those ideas are worth it or not.

Consummate balancer- has the ablility to apply all the three intelligent
as needed, and is therefore in the bst position to make valuable
contribution to society.
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Successful
intelligence is most
effective when it
balances all the three
of its analytical,
creative, and practical
aspects.
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