Russell's test scores are low, but he quickly grasps real-life problems and could be called "street smart." Which Sternberg area is a strength for him?
A) creative
B) analytical
C) practical
D) verbal

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Russell's ability to quickly grasp real-life problems suggests a strength in practical intelligence, which involves the ability to apply knowledge to real-world situations and adapt to different contexts. This is separate from analytical intelligence (the ability to analyze and solve problems abstractly) and verbal intelligence (the ability to use words effectively), and is closer to Sternberg's definition of "street smarts." While creativity is another aspect of Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence, there is no information to suggest that Russell has a particular strength in that area.

Russell's Test Scores Are Low, but He Quickly Grasps Real-Life