Which one is not a part of componential intelligence (Sternberg, 1985)?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Behavioural Components
Componential or analytical intelligence is the analysis of information to solve problems. It has three components, each serving a different function:
Option (1) Performance Components — A component (Incorrect). The performance component involves actually doing things.
Option (2) Behavioural Components — Not a component (Correct). Sternberg names no behavioural component; the three components are knowledge acquisition, meta and performance. ‘Behavioural’ is one of the contents in Guilford’s structure-of-intellect model, not a part of Sternberg’s theory.
Option (3) Knowledge acquisition components — A component (Incorrect). It is responsible for learning and acquisition of the ways of doing things.
Option (4) Metacomponents — A component (Incorrect). The meta or higher-order component involves planning what to do and how to do it.
NCERT (2025-26): “Triarchic Theory of Intelligence … Componential Intelligence : Componential or analytical intelligence is the analysis of information to solve problems. Persons high on this ability think analytically and critically and succeed in schools. This intelligence has three components, each serving a different function. First is the knowledge acquisition component, which is responsible for learning and acquisition of the ways of doing things. The second is the meta or a higher order component, which involves planning concerning what to do and how to do. The third is the performance component, which involves actually doing things.” |