Robert J. Sternberg
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Robert J. Sternberg is an American psychologist known for his contributions to the study of human intelligence. He challenged traditional, narrow definitions of intelligence, proposing the triarchic theory of intelligence in 1985.1
Sternberg's theory posits three interconnected aspects of intelligence:
* Componential: The internal world of thought processes.
* Experiential: How individuals deal with novelty and automate tasks.
* Contextual: The ability to adapt to, shape, and select environments.
He argued that true intelligence involves not just cognitive abilities but also the capacity to understand one's strengths and weaknesses and to adapt effectively to one's surroundings. Sternberg also developed a triangular theory of love, which includes intimacy, passion, and commitment as its core components.12
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