PSY 101 WEEK 3 DISCUSSION 2

PSY 101 WEEK 3 DISCUSSION 2  Read “ Cultural explorations of human intelligence around the world (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.” (Sternberg (2002).  Select a famous person (or fictional character) who you believe epitomizes successful intelligence as outlined in the textbook and assigned readings. o Choose and describe specific characteristics or behaviors of this person that support your selection with regard to analytical, creative, and practical abilities.  Explain how both nature and nurture (including social and cultural factors) may have played a role in the development of this individual’s intelligence.  Read “Chapter 1: In a nutshell” (pp. 3­24) and “Chapter 10: Assessment in context: The alternative to standardized testing” (pp. 167­192).  Relate whether the theory of multiple intelligences might better characterize your selected individual.  Predict whether this person would do well on a standard intelligence test, based on what you have read. Give examples of alternate means of measuring intelligence