When a person uses information he/she has been taught (e.g., chooses formulas and problem-solving strategies) to solve problems in a rational way, psychologist Robert Sternberg suggests that that person is demonstrating

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Componential intelligence, as defined by Robert Sternberg in his Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, involves the analytical aspect of intelligence, which is used when individuals apply the knowledge they have learned, such as formulas and problem-solving strategies, to solve problems in a rational manner. This contrasts with experiential intelligence (creative or synthetic intelligence) and contextual intelligence (practical intelligence), which involve the ability to deal with new situations and the application of knowledge to everyday life, respectively.

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