This Is Your Brain on 3 Types of Intelligence
Let’s figure out which one is yours.
As a PhD researcher, I enjoy gathering insights that will help me better understand our sense of personality, behaviour, and mind.
While there are many theories of intelligence, I will dive into the triarchic theory of intelligence and also provide a summary that may help you understand it better.
Defining The Triarchic Theory of Intelligence
Robert Sternberg, an American psychologist, pioneered the triarchic theory of intelligence. According to his theory, all components of intelligence are underpinned by a shared set of common mental processes.
For instance, someone who is considered intelligent (based on performance and/or academic qualifications might) not be considered the same across all other cultures.
However, the mental processes of individuals from different cultures are considered to be similar.
As Robert Sternberg himself stated:
“The essence of intelligence would seem to be in knowing when to think and act quickly, and knowing when to think and act slowly.”
