According to the triarchic theory of intelligence, which one of the following is not a component of analytical intelligence?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Lower order component
Componential or analytical intelligence, in Sternberg’s triarchic theory, has three components, each serving a different function.
Option (1) Lower order component — Not a component (Correct). There is no lower order component in the theory. The only ‘order’ named is the higher order component, another name for the meta component.
Option (2) Knowledge acquisition component — A component (Incorrect). It is the first component, responsible for learning and acquisition of the ways of doing things.
Option (3) Performance component — A component (Incorrect). It is the third component, which involves actually doing things.
Option (4) Meta component — A component (Incorrect). The meta or higher order component involves planning what to do and how to do it.
NCERT (2025-26): “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.” |