Knowra Robert Sternberg Robert Sternberg Robert Sternberg is an American psychologist whose work spans intelligence, creativity, wisdom, and love. His triarchic theory describes intelligence through analytical, creative, and practical abilities.
Triarchic theory of intelligence : A theory describing intelligence through analytical, creative, and practical abilities. This is Sternberg’s best-known account of intelligence.
Successful intelligence : Sternberg’s framework for using analytical, creative, and practical abilities to achieve goals in context. It develops his triarchic theory into an account of effective real-world performance.
Todd Lubart : A French psychologist whose research focuses on creativity and creative potential. Lubart co-developed the investment theory of creativity with Sternberg.
Intelligence testing : The use of standardized tasks to measure cognitive abilities and estimate performance. Sternberg’s theories prompted debate about whether standard tests capture practical and creative abilities.
General intelligence factor : A statistical factor, often called g, that accounts for correlations among diverse cognitive test scores. The g model contrasts with Sternberg’s emphasis on multiple interacting abilities.
Analytical intelligence : The ability to analyze, evaluate, compare, and judge information. It is one of the three abilities in Sternberg’s triarchic theory.
Rainbow Project : A research project that developed college admissions assessments incorporating analytical, creative, and practical skills. It tested whether broader measures could supplement conventional admissions tests.
Howard Gardner : An American psychologist known for the theory of multiple intelligences. Gardner and Sternberg both challenged narrow accounts of intelligence, using different frameworks.
Gifted education : Educational approaches designed for students with advanced abilities or exceptional learning needs. His broader model of ability informed arguments for recognizing strengths beyond test scores.
Multiple intelligences : Howard Gardner’s theory proposing several relatively distinct forms of human intelligence. It resembles Sternberg’s critique of narrow testing but divides abilities differently.
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