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Speculations on the Role of Successful Intelligence in Solving Contemporary World Problems †

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: In this article, I argue that conventional views of intelligence and its measurement have contributed toward at least some of the societal problems of today. I suggest that to escape from a degenerative process, society needs to consider the importance not only of intelligence, as conventionally defined but also of successful intelligence, involving in addition to conventional analytical intelligence, common sense, creativity, and wisdom.

Source: Journal of Intelligence

DOI: 10.3390/jintelligence6010004

Author: Robert Sternberg

Institutions: Cornell University, New York State University College of Human Ecology

Language: English

Topic: Cognitive Abilities and Testing

Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,137

OpenAlex ID: W2791544489

FWCI: 7.532

Cites: 40

Cited by: 38

Related to: 10