Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Variations in Psychological Attributes

Question:

Identify the statements which are true about componential intelligence.

A. Analysis of information to solve problems.
B. Includes 3 components each serving different function.
C. Involves past experiences for generating ideas for solving new problems
D. It is also known as ‘street smartness’
E. The second component is the ‘business sense’.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

A & D only

A & B only

C & E only

C & D only

Correct Answer:

A & B only

Explanation:

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.