A teacher who uses Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence as a basis for thinking about student ability would be most likely to do which of the following?
a. Place increased emphasis on existing intelligence tests.
b. Include more music, drama, and art into the curriculum.
c. Use carefully prescribed ability grouping.
d. Spend more instructional time on critical thinking skills.
Question 2
We have all met people who seem to be very adept at getting along with other people, even though our perception is that they are only modestly bright. Which of the following provides the most valid explanation for this phenomenon?
a. Socioeconomic factors cause individuals to develop different dimensions of intelligence to different degrees.
b. Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences suggests that the eight different intelligences are relatively independent.
c. Some people score high on the verbal component of intelligence tests, but low on performance components.
d. Sternberg's theory of intelligence emphasizes adaptive ability as an indicator of intelligent behavior.
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