A Theory of Wisdom and Successful Intelligence A Psychologist’s Perspective Robert Sternberg

A Triarchic Theory of Intelligence Environmental Context Level of Experience Environmental Context Problem solving components Environmental Context Environmental Context

Problem Solving Components Thinking Skills analytical thinking – defining problem creative thinking – generating solution practical thinking – trying out solution Learning Skills – constructing knowledge Metacognitive Skills understanding and controlling how one thinks and learns

A Triarchic Theory of Intelligence Level of Experience Problem solving components

Level of Experience “Analytical thinking is invoked when components are applied to fairly familiar problems abstracted from everyday life.”

Level of Experience “Creative thinking is invoked when components are applied to relatively novel kinds of tasks or situations.”

A Triarchic Theory of Intelligence Level of Experience Problem solving components

A Triarchic Theory of Intelligence Environmental Context Level of Experience Environmental Context Problem solving components Environmental Context Environmental Context

Environmental Context “Practical thinking is invoked when the components are applied to experience to adapt to, shape, and select environments”

Wisdom and Intelligence Wisdom grows out of practical intelligence but transcends personal success in order to seek the common good. Environmental Context Level of Experience Environmental Context Level of experience Problem solving components Environmental Context Environmental Context