Robert Sternberg would say that a person who does not do well in school despite having a lot of "street smarts"
A) lacks fluid intelligence.
B) has a high "g."
C) lacks divergent intelligence.
D) has much practical intelligence.
E) has much creative intelligence.

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According to Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence, practical intelligence is the ability to adapt to and shape one's environment. A person who has "street smarts" may have a lot of practical intelligence, but may not excel in traditional academic settings. Therefore, the person described in the question likely has much practical intelligence (choice D).

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