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
A) the emotional intelligence theory.
B) the triarchic theory of intelligence.
C) Gardner's multiple intelligences theory.
D) the three-stratum theory of cognitive abilities.

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This theory is called Gardner's multiple intelligences theory, which posits that intelligence should be viewed as encompassing a range of different abilities that are valued by different cultures. Gardner identifies eight different areas of intelligence: linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalist.

One Theorist Argues Against a Single G Factor and Suggests