Robert Sternberg believes that:
A) successful intelligence involves three different mental abilities.
B) most studies of animal cognition are seriously flawed.
C) there is one general intelligence, or g factor.
D) there are eight distinct and independent factors involved in intelligence.

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Robert Sternberg's theory of successful intelligence proposes that intelligence is comprised of three different mental abilities: analytical, creative, and practical. This differs from the theory of one general intelligence, or g factor, proposed by other psychologists such as Charles Spearman. Sternberg also acknowledges the value of other factors such as motivation and the ability to adapt to changing situations in determining overall intelligence.

Robert Sternberg Believes That