Triarchic Intelligence - Robert Sternberg
The theory by itself was groundbreaking in that it was among the first to go against the psychometric approach to intelligence and take a more cognitive approach.
1st Stage
Robert Sternberg associated the componential subtheory with analytical giftnedness, which is influential in being able to take apart problems and being able to see solutions not often seen. Individuals with this have trouble forming creative ideas on their own. This form of giftedness is the type that is tested most often.
2nd Stage
Sternberg’s 2nd stage of his theory is his experiential subtheory. This stage deals mainly with how well a task is performed with regard to how familiar it is. Sternberg splits the role of experience into two parts: novelty and automation. This also correlates with another one of his proposed types of giftedness. Synthetic giftedness is seen in creativity, intuition, and a study of the arts. People with SG are not often seen with the highest IQ's because there aren't currently any tests that can measure these attributes well, but SG is especially useful in creating new ideas to create and solve new problems.
3rd StageSternberg’s third subtheory of intelligence, called practical or contextual, “deals with the mental activity involved in attaining fit to context". Through the three processes of adaptation, shaping, and selection, individuals create an ideal fit between themselves and their environment. This type of intelligence is often referred to as "street smarts."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triarchic_theory_of_intelligence
1st Stage
Robert Sternberg associated the componential subtheory with analytical giftnedness, which is influential in being able to take apart problems and being able to see solutions not often seen. Individuals with this have trouble forming creative ideas on their own. This form of giftedness is the type that is tested most often.
2nd Stage
Sternberg’s 2nd stage of his theory is his experiential subtheory. This stage deals mainly with how well a task is performed with regard to how familiar it is. Sternberg splits the role of experience into two parts: novelty and automation. This also correlates with another one of his proposed types of giftedness. Synthetic giftedness is seen in creativity, intuition, and a study of the arts. People with SG are not often seen with the highest IQ's because there aren't currently any tests that can measure these attributes well, but SG is especially useful in creating new ideas to create and solve new problems.
3rd StageSternberg’s third subtheory of intelligence, called practical or contextual, “deals with the mental activity involved in attaining fit to context". Through the three processes of adaptation, shaping, and selection, individuals create an ideal fit between themselves and their environment. This type of intelligence is often referred to as "street smarts."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triarchic_theory_of_intelligence