One theorist argues against a single g factor and suggests that we focus instead on the abilities that are most adaptive in the culture being observed,whether they are book smarts,musical smarts,or sports smarts.In other words,this concept of intelligence includes not only mental competencies but also adaptive abilities.This theory is called the
A) emotional intelligence theory.
B) triarchic theory of intelligence.
C) multiple intelligences theory.
D) three-stratum theory of cognitive abilities.

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The theory being described is the multiple intelligences theory, which suggests that intelligence includes a range of abilities beyond just the traditional measure of IQ, and that these abilities are culturally specific and can include things like musical or sports abilities, as well as mental competencies.

One Theorist Argues Against a Single G Factor and Suggests