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Robert Sternberg

Cognitive Psychology

American psychologist known for research on intelligence, creativity and wisdom.

Facts
Birth Date
1949-12-08 1
Birth Year
1949 1
Birthplace
Newark, New Jersey, U.S. 1
Nationality / Culture
American 1
Defining Contribution
Proposed 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 Work
Triarchic theory of intelligence 1
Robert Sternberg
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Triangular Theory of Love

Robert Sternberg

Triarchic Theory of Intelligence

Robert Sternberg
Connections

In Branch

Cognitive Psychology, Branches of Psychology
Source Wikipedia: Robert Sternberg
Educational Psychology, Branches of Psychology
Source Wikipedia: Triarchic Theory of Intelligence

Theories and Concepts Developed

Triangular Theory of Love, Theories and Concepts
Source Wikipedia: Triangular Theory of Love
Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, Theories and Concepts
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Nationality

United States

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Source Wikipedia: Robert SternbergLead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia articletier 2
Quote, Lead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article
Robert J. Sternberg (born December 8, 1949) is an American psychologist and psychometrician.
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1. Wikipedia: Robert Sternberg
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Infobox: birth_place
    Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
  • Lead section
    Robert J. Sternberg (born December 8, 1949) is an American psychologist and psychometrician.
  • Introduction
    the most notable are the triarchic theory of intelligence and several influential theories related to creativity, wisdom, thinking styles, love, hate, and leadership
  • In Branch: Cognitive Psychology, Infobox: field
    Cognitive psychology
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2. Wikipedia: Triarchic Theory of Intelligence
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Lead section
    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".
  • In Branch: Educational Psychology, Three components section
    Sternberg's theory comprises three parts: componential, experiential and practical.
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Wikipedia: Triangular Theory of Love
Wikimedia FoundationTheories and Concepts Developed: Triangular Theory of Love, Introduction
Quote, Theories and Concepts Developed: Triangular Theory of Love, Introduction
The triangular theory of love is a theory of love developed by Robert Sternberg.
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