As a child, Manoranjan saw his father making and repairing musical instruments. Once, a guest artist while performing in a show broke his guitar, Manoranjan immediately repaired it. Using Sternberg's theory of intelligence, identify which element of intelligence is evident here?

Experiential

The correct answer is Option (2) → Experiential

Sternberg's theory includes three types of intelligence:

1. Componential (Analytical) – Involves problem-solving, logical reasoning, and academic skills.

2. Experiential (Creative) – Involves using past experiences in new situations, being quick to adapt, and thinking creatively.

3. Contextual (Practical) – Involves the ability to adapt to the environment, or be “street smart.”

In the given case:

• Manoranjan learned by observing his father (past experience).

• He applied that knowledge immediately in a real-life, new situation by repairing a broken guitar on the spot.

This shows the ability to apply previous experience creatively in a new context, which is a hallmark of experiential intelligence.