Although many successful musicians may not have "book smarts," they certainly have the "street smarts" needed to succeed in the music industry.The theory of intelligence that best accounts for this observation about "book smarts" and "street smarts" in musicians is the ________ theory.
A) triarchic
B) general intelligence
C) emotional intelligence
D) crystallized intelligence

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The triarchic theory of intelligence proposed by Robert Sternberg suggests that there are three types of intelligence: analytical, practical, and creative. The ability to succeed in the music industry requires more practical intelligence or "street smarts" which include skills such as networking, marketing, and self-promotion rather than academic knowledge or "book smarts". Therefore, the triarchic theory best accounts for this observation.

Although Many Successful Musicians May Not Have "Book Smarts," They