According to Sternberg, the ability to deal effectively with new situations and to solve problems automatically is called __________ intelligence.
A) contextual
B) componential
C) performance
D) creative
E) adaptive

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Sternberg's theory of intelligence, specifically the Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, identifies three aspects of intelligence: analytical (componential), creative (experiential), and practical (contextual). Creative intelligence, as mentioned in choice D, refers to the ability to deal effectively with new situations and solve problems in novel ways, which aligns with the description given.

According to Sternberg, the Ability to Deal Effectively with New