'Street smartness' or 'business sense' is another name for which of the following kinds of intelligence?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Contextual intelligence
Option (1) Componential intelligence — Incorrect. Componential intelligence is the <strong>analytical</strong> part of Sternberg's triarchic theory. It helps a person analyse information to solve problems.
Option (2) Experiential intelligence — Incorrect. Experiential intelligence is the <strong>creative</strong> part of the triarchic theory. It uses past experiences to solve new problems in an original way, so it is not called street smartness.
Option (3) Contextual intelligence — Correct. Contextual or practical intelligence is the ability to <strong>deal with everyday demands of the environment</strong>. People high on it adapt to, select or change their surroundings, so it is called street smartness or business sense.
Option (4) Emotional intelligence — Incorrect. Emotional intelligence is the ability to perceive, understand and manage emotions in oneself and others. It is a separate idea from Sternberg's practical intelligence.
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