Dr. Robert Sternberg developed the Triarchic Theory of Human Intelligence to expand the traditional view of intelligence beyond standardized test scores. The Triarchic Theory consists of three parts - analytical, practical, and creative intelligence - and sees intelligence as how one adapts to their environment. Sternberg conducted research applying this theory in diverse contexts. His work challenged views of intelligence and influenced educational practices. Sternberg is a highly accomplished psychologist who has made significant contributions to the field.

1. Dr. Robert Sternberg
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2. Background
• Dr. Sternberg earned a B.A. in Psychology fromYale University and a Ph.D.
in Psychology from Stanford University
• Currently Dr. Sternberg is a professor of human development in the College
of Human Ecology at Cornell University
• He was previously President and Professor of Psychology and Education at
the University ofWyoming. Before that, he was Provost, SeniorVice
President, Regents Professor of Psychology and Education, and George
Kaiser Family Foundation Chair of Ethical Leadership at Oklahoma State
University. He also is Honorary Professor of Psychology at Heidelberg
University. He was previously Dean of Arts and Sciences and Professor of
Psychology and Education atTufts University, and before that, IBM
Professor of Psychology and Education, Professor of Management, and
Director of the Center for the Psychology of Abilities, Competencies, and
Expertise atYale University.

3. Historical Significance
• Dr. Sternberg developed theTriarchicTheory of Human Intelligence
• TheTriarchicTheory of Human Intelligence is comprised of
3 components: Componential Subtheory, Experiential Subtheory,
and Contextual Subtheory
• Dr. Sternberg developed theTriarchicTheory of Human Intelligence
to broaden the meaning of intelligence beyond conventional
psychometric tests
• TheTriarchicTheory of Human Intelligence aims to explore one’s own
mind as it adapts to the environment

4. The Triarchic Theory of Human Intelligence

5. Applying the Triarchic Theory of Human Intelligence
• Dr. Sternberg conducted research with rural Kenyan children and found their
knowledge of herbal medicine to be as important or more important than a
conventional test.
• Dr. Sternberg and his colleagues captured the practical abilities of U.S. Army
officers by describing “tacit” knowledge military leadership so that this
information could be integrated into leadership training for cadets.
• Dr. Sternberg delivered aTriarchicTheory-based curriculum to multiple grade
levels to challenge students’ analytical, practical, and creative abilities.

6. Impact of Triarchic Theory of Human Intelligence
• Challenged people to expand their interpretation of intelligence
beyond using conventional test scores
• TheTriarchicTheory of Human Intelligence is widely referenced in
psychological and educational literature
• There have been criticisms about developing a reliable psychometric
instrument to measure practical and creative intelligence.
• Diversified view points for educational practitioners regarding
teaching to various intelligences including analytical, practical, and
creative abilities.

7. Notable Accomplishments
• Dr. Sternberg developed the Aurora Battery from the research conducted
about theTriarchic Theory of Human Intelligence. “The battery is designed
for children in elementary and middle schools and captures their analytical,
practical, and creative abilities in the domains of dealing with and
manipulating words, numbers, and images (i.e., tapping into verbal,
mathematical, and spatial representations).The Aurora Battery contains
four components, engaging multiple methods and multiple informants. “
• “He was cited in an APA Monitor on Psychology report as one of the top 100
psychologists of the 20th century (#60) and in a report in Archives of
Scientific Psychology by Diener and colleagues as one of the top 200
psychologists of the modern era (#61). According to Google Scholar, he has
been cited 83,059 times, has an H value of 139, and an i10 value of 689; his
most frequently cited publication, according to Google Scholar, has been
cited 3622 times. He has been cited by ISI for being one of the most highly
cited (top ½ of 1%) among psychologists and psychiatrists.”
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8. Presence in the Field
• “Dr. Sternberg is a Past President of the American Psychological
Association, the Federation of Associations in Behavioral and Brain
Sciences, the Eastern Psychological Association, and the
International Association for Cognitive Education and Psychology.”
• “He is a member of the National Academy of Education and the
American Academy ofArts and Sciences. He is a Fellow of the
American Psychological Association, the Association for
Psychological Science, the American Educational Research
Association, and the AmericanAssociation for the Advancement of
Science.”
• “He has received roughly two dozen national and international
awards, including the Cattell Award fromAPS, and has held about $20
million in research grants and contracts.”
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9. References
Beyond IQ. (1985). Retrieved September 08, 2016, from
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Bio. (n.d.). Retrieved September 08, 2016, from
http://www.robertjsternberg.com/about-main-page/
Grigorenko, E. (2009, December 23).Triarchic Theory of Intelligence.
Retrieved September 08, 2016, from
http://www.education.com/reference/article/triarchic-theory-of-intelligence/
Robert Sternberg. (n.d.). Retrieved September 08, 2016, from
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