Psychology

In comparison to Sternberg’s Theory of Intelligence

            Two of the three components of Sternberg’s intelligence theory are being compared in this paper.  Basing on the lists of the characteristics above, there is an apparent difference between the academic intelligence and everyday intelligence that coincide to Sternberg’s theory. 

            According to Sternberg, these are the corresponding characteristics of academic and everyday intelligence:

Academic Intelligence

Everyday Intelligence

Problems are formulated by other people

Require problem recognition and formulation

Problems are clearly defined

Poorly defined

It comes with all information needed to solve

Require seeking information

Only one right answer

Several acceptable answers

Disembodied from ordinary experience

Embedded in and require prior ordinary experience

Little or no intrinsic interest

Require motivation and personal involvement

           

With the above views of Sternberg on the comparison of academic intelligence and everyday intelligence, it directly correlates to the one stated in my lists.  As characterized above, Everyday intelligence is gained through adaptation to, shaping of, and selection of real-world environments relevant to one’s life ( 1984). 

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