Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Variations in Psychological Attributes

Question:

Sternberg's experiential intelligence involves:

Options:

the ability to learn from school events

the ability to manipulate people's opinion

creative performance

basic cognitive skills

Correct Answer:

creative performance

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → creative performance

According to Robert Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, there are three types of intelligence:

  1. Componential (Analytical) – problem-solving, logical reasoning

  2. Experiential (Creative) – ability to deal with new situations using past experiences; involves creative thinking

  3. Contextual (Practical) – ability to adapt to and deal effectively with everyday life situations

Experiential Intelligence: Experiential or creative intelligence is involved in using past experiences creatively to solve novel problems. It is reflected in creative performance. Persons high on this aspect integrate different experiences in an original way to make new discoveries and inventions. They quickly find out which information is crucial in a given situation.

 

  • Option 1: Learn from school events – This is more aligned with componential (analytical) intelligence.

  • Option 2: Manipulate people's opinion – Not relevant; that would relate more to social influence, not intelligence.

  • Option 4: Basic cognitive skills – These fall under componential intelligence.