Arrange the following in a sequence, explaining: Theory of Multiple Intelligences, Triarchic theory, Guilford's Structure of Intellect theory, Arthur Jenson's Hierarchical Model, and Charles Spearman's theory respectively :

(A) Describes Componential, Experimental, Contextual intelligence

(B) Describes eight types of intelligences

(C) Describes abilities operating at two levels called level I and level II

(D) Describes intellectual traits among three dimensions operations, contents and products

(E) Describes intelligence as consisting of a general factor and some specific factors

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(B), (A), (D), (C), (E)

Theory of Multiple Intelligences: Howard Gardner proposed the theory of multiple intelligences. According to him, intelligence is not a single entity; rather distinct types of intelligences exist. Each of these intelligences are independent of each other. This means that, if a person exhibits one type of intelligence, it does not necessarily indicate being high or low on other types of intelligences. Gardner studied extremely talented persons, who had shown exceptional abilities in their respective areas, and described eight types of intelligence.

Triarchic Theory of Intelligence : Robert Sternberg (1985) proposed the triarchic theory of intelligence. Sternberg views intelligence as “the ability to adapt, to shape and select environment to accomplish one’s goals and those of one’s society and culture”. According to this theory, there are three basic types of intelligence: Componential, Experiential, and Contextual.

J.P. Guilford proposed the structure-of-intellect model which classifies intellectual traits among three dimensions: operations, contents, and products.

Arthur Jensen proposed a hierarchical model of intelligence consisting of abilities operating at two levels, called Level I and Level II.

In 1927, Charles Spearman proposed a two-factor theory of intelligence employing a statistical method called factor analysis. He showed that intelligence consisted of a general factor (g-factor) and some specific factors (s-factors).