Question 1

Which type of Sternberg's components of intelligence is used to carry out our problem-solving strategies?

Accepted Answer

Performance components are the processes that are used to execute or implement the strategies and plans devised by metacomponents, thus directly involved in problem-solving.

Question 2

Sternberg uses the term metacomponents to describe aspects of intelligence that help us:

Accepted Answer

Metacomponents are higher-order executive processes used to plan, monitor, and evaluate problem-solving strategies, according to Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence.

Question 3

Carson is attempting to fix the plumbing under his kitchen sink. He has researched the type of tools and pipes he needs and has successfully removed the old material. Now he can't figure out how he removed the old pipe so he can install the replacement. Carson is having difficulty with the __________ of Sternberg's theory of intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Metacomponents are the higher-order processes used to plan, monitor, and evaluate problem-solving strategies, which Carson is struggling with as he can't recall the steps he took to remove the old pipe.

Question 4

Tai is extremely good at word problems in math, because she is adept at identifying the key elements and evaluating what strategy will work best for a solution. Sternberg would argue that Tai is skilled in the use of:

Accepted Answer

Metacomponents are higher-order executive processes used to plan, monitor, and evaluate problem-solving strategies, which aligns with Tai's ability to identify key elements and evaluate strategies.

Question 5

Payton is an environmentalist who cares deeply about preserving the earth. Ayden is a farmer who depends upon the earth to make a living as well as to help feed the country. What would Gardner say about their relative types of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

Both Payton and Ayden are high in naturalist intelligence because they both have a strong connection and understanding of the natural world, which is a key aspect of naturalist intelligence according to Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences.

Question 6

__________ is closest to the information processing approach to intelligence.

Accepted Answer

The triarchic theory of intelligence, proposed by Robert Sternberg, includes an information-processing component, focusing on how people process information and solve problems.

Question 7

Patrick is always outdoors. He can tell you the names of the plants that grow in his city park, and will tell you at length about each species of bird that lives there and what it eats. Which of Gardner's intelligences does Patrick have?

Accepted Answer

Patrick's ability to identify plants and birds and understand their characteristics aligns with Gardner's naturalistic intelligence, which involves recognizing and categorizing natural objects.

Question 8

Gardner would predict that conservationist and photographer Ansel Adams would be:

Accepted Answer

Ansel Adams, as a photographer and conservationist, would likely possess high spatial intelligence for visualizing and capturing images, and high naturalist intelligence for his deep understanding and appreciation of nature.

Question 9

Which of Gardner's intelligences refers to the human ability to discriminate among living things and have sensitivity to the undeveloped world?

Accepted Answer

Naturalistic intelligence refers to the human ability to discriminate among living things and have sensitivity to the undeveloped world.

Question 10

Of the following, what is a concern about the theory of multiple intelligences?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Of the following, what is a concern...

Question 11

___________ is the term for elements of intelligence that help execute the instructions of the metacomponents.

Accepted Answer

Performance components are the elements of intelligence that help execute the instructions of the metacomponents.

Question 12

__________ refers to elements of intelligence that help in the planning, monitoring, and evaluation of problem-solving strategies.

Accepted Answer

Metacomponents are higher-order executive processes used in planning, monitoring, and evaluating problem-solving strategies.

Question 13

Bailey has determined what she needs to do to repair her bicycle. So now, with tools in hand, she begins the process. Bailey is using the __________ of Sternberg's theory of intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Performance components refer to the processes that are used to carry out the tasks or solve problems, which is what Bailey is doing by repairing her bicycle.

Question 14

__________ are the elements of intelligence that help us learn how to solve problems in the first place.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ are the elements of intelligence that...

Question 15

The ___________ proposes that intelligence consists of componential, experiential, and contextual parts.

Accepted Answer

The triarchic theory of intelligence proposes that intelligence consists of three parts: componential (analytical abilities such as problem-solving), experiential (creativity and practical knowledge), and contextual (ability to adapt to different environments and situations).

Question 16

"I assert intelligence is made up of components such as knowledge and performance. Further, I argue that our own experiences and our ability to adapt to our culture are important aspects of intelligence. I am:"

Accepted Answer

Robert Sternberg proposed the Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, which includes components like analytical, creative, and practical intelligence, emphasizing adaptation to culture and experiences.

Question 17

Performance and knowledge-acquisition are parts of the __________ subcategory of Sternberg's theory of intelligence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Performance and knowledge-acquisition are parts of the...

Question 18

Duane decides to build a deck in his backyard, but has little experience with carpentry work. He gets online and searches the Internet for references on how to build a deck and finds a lot of valuable information. His reference gathering is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Duane's action of gathering information to learn how to build a deck is an example of knowledge-acquisition components of intelligence, which involves the ability to learn and acquire new information.

Question 19

In Sternberg's approach to intelligence, the __________ subtheory includes elements of novelty and automation.

Accepted Answer

The experiential subtheory in Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence deals with how well a person can handle new situations and how well they can automate processes.

Question 20

Automatic processing, such as reading and driving a car, are included in Sternberg's __________ subtheory.

Accepted Answer

Sternberg's experiential subtheory involves the ability to deal with novel situations and the automation of skills, such as reading and driving, which become automatic with practice.

Quiz 7: Middle Childhood