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Sternberg defines intelligence as follows- “Intelligence is how well an individual deal with the environmental changes throughout their lifespan.” For Sternberg, people deal with the environment using their intelligence and abilities that allow them to adapt. shape and even select an alternate yet better environment. So, intelligence as per Sternberg relates more to adaptation, shaping, and selecting an environment suitable to the individual’s needs. The Triarchic theory proposed by Sternberg was the first to go against the psychometric approach and was based more on the cognitive approach to intelligence. The triarchic theory led to the derivation of cognitive styles theory in which Sternberg describes the various cognitive differences among individuals. His theories can be broadly classified into three categories which includes the theory of working of the mind, the triarchic theory of intelligence and the theory of cognitive styles. This paper will review the theory of working of the mind and the triarchic theory of intelligence and compare it to various other theories of intelligences. The aim of this review is to investigate whether significant differences exist between Sternberg’s approach to intelligence as compared to the approach to intelligence undertaken by his predecessors.

Triarchic theory, Homunculus, Synthetic giftedness, Cognitive approach

"Sternberg’s Approach to Intelligence: A Literature Review", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no.973-975, June 2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1907136.pdf

"Sternberg’s Approach to Intelligence: A Literature Review", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no. pp973-975, June 2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1907136.pdf