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Robert Sternberg
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American psychologist known for research on intelligence, creativity and wisdom.
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BirthplaceNewark, New Jersey, U.S. 1 Nationality / Culture Defining ContributionProposed the triarchic theory of intelligence in his 1985 book Beyond IQ, dividing intelligence into analytical, creative and practical components as an alternative to models built mainly around test-taking ability. 2 Notable WorkTriarchic theory of intelligence 1 Cross-Tradition Connections
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Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
1. Wikipedia: Robert Sternberg
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American psychologist (born 1949)
1. Wikipedia: Robert Sternberg
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the most notable are the triarchic theory of intelligence and several influential theories related to creativity, wisdom, thinking styles, love, hate, and leadership
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Sternberg's definition of human intelligence is '(a) mental activity directed toward purposive adaptation to, selection and shaping of, real-world environments relevant to one's life'.
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Sternberg's theory comprises three parts: componential, experiential and practical.
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