Shamus grew up in an impoverished neighbourhood with a lot of crime and poor educational opportunities. Because everyone fought over the few available resources, sometimes the only way to stay alive was to fight or steal. Shamus wants to go to college so he can build a better life for himself. When he begins taking classes, he's stunned by how little in the way of "street smarts" his classmates have. They might get better grades than he does, he thinks, but they wouldn't survive a week in the environment in which he grew up. About what kind of intellectual competence is Shamus thinking?
A)analytical intelligence
B)creative intelligence
C)practical intelligence
D)metacomponents
E)formative intelligence

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Shamus is thinking about practical intelligence, which refers to the ability to adapt to, shape, and select environments to meet both personal goals and the demands of one's everyday life. This type of intelligence is often associated with "street smarts," or the ability to handle situations that are not typically taught in academic settings but are crucial for navigating and succeeding in real-world scenarios.

Shamus Grew Up in an Impoverished Neighbourhood with a Lot