The idea of intelligence is something that has directed our lives ever since a young age. Children are constantly being tested or judged for their intelligence throughout schooling. The idea of intelligence can be seen through personality, verbal skills, and problem solving skills. Some people who are very intelligent struggle socially, and some people use their intelligence in aspects of social competence. What is intelligence? Intelligence is seen as an individual’s ability to understand complex ideas, learn from experience and adapt to circumstances. The G factors, or general factor, is a theory that dictates that a there is a primary intelligence factor that underlies all specific mental abilities. However, this theory was refuted by Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences. This theory states that intelligences can be independent of one another; some individuals can be very competent in one area of education and incompetent in another. Robert Sternberg also argued that intelligence cannot be based on one factor. He believed that intelligence falls into 3 categories; analytical intelligence, creative intelligence, and practical intelligence. Practical intelligence, also thought of as ‘street smarts’ is one of the most important aspects of intelligence. Emotional intelligence, which goes hand-in-hand with practical intelligence, is the type of intelligence that makes an individual good at understanding the emotional side of life.
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