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Sternberg’s information processing theory of intelligence
Well-known psychologist Robert J. Sternberg specialised in studying human intellect and creativity. In 1985, he put up the Triarchic hypothesis of intelligence. It is concerned with how people use information processing to carry out mental tasks.
Sub Theories
The contextual sub theory, which is associated to practical intelligence, the experiential sub theory, which is related to creative intelligence, and the componential sub theory, which is related to analytical intelligence, are the three sub-theories that make up the triarchic theory.
Contextual sub Theory
According to this hypothesis, intelligence has to do with an individual’s surroundings, or how they behave in normal situations.
Experiential sub Theory
According to this sub theory, intelligence may be applied in contexts ranging from novel to automated.
Componential sub Theory
Three different categories of mental elements make up the complementary sub theory:
- Meta components: Ability to regulate, assess, and monitor in order to solve issues and create plans and choices.
- Performance components: the capacity to put ideas and judgements into action.
- Knowledge-acquisition components: the capacity to learn new knowledge to implement plans and ideas.
Three types of intelligence by Sternberg
- Analytical intelligence: It is the capacity of a person to evaluate data and resolve issues.
- Creative intelligence: To come up with fresh ideas, one must be able to act in an inventive manner.
- Practical intelligence: It is the capacity to address issues and adjust to shifting circumstances.
The growth of a person is a continual process and is based on their talents, according to Sternberg’s concept. Sternberg’s idea has shown to be extremely valuable in research on human intellect and information processing.
