Practice question · Select all that apply
Select every statement that is TRUE about these theories.
Hints
- Only one option is false; find the 'worthless' overstatement.
- They say too narrow, not worthless.
Show the answer
- A. The theory reshaped classrooms far more than it convinced psychometricians.
- B. Gardner's intelligences include linguistic, spatial, and musical.
- D. Sternberg said traditional tests capture mainly the analytical component.
- E. Sternberg's practical intelligence is often called 'street smarts'.
Why
Gardner's intelligences, Sternberg's practical 'street smarts', his point about the analytical component, and the limited testing support for Gardner are all true. Neither calls IQ tests worthless - the one false option.
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