Moesha grew up in a society in which women were supposed to always begin a conversation with a man. While traveling in a foreign nation, Moesha learns that in this culture, a woman who begins a conversation with a man is considered stupid. This cultural distinction in the definition of intelligence illustrates what Sternberg called the _____ component of intelligence.

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The practical component of intelligence, according to Sternberg, involves understanding and adapting to different contexts and environments. In this scenario, Moesha's understanding of social norms in her own culture shows her practical intelligence, while her lack of understanding of the norms in the foreign culture impedes her practical intelligence.

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