Robert Sternberg || Adaptive Intelligence

Today it’s great to have Robert Sternberg on the podcast. Robert is a psychology professor at Cornell University. Among his major contributions to psychology are the triarchic theory of intelligence and several influential theories relating to creativity, thinking styles, love, and hate. A Review of General Psychology survey ranked Sternberg as the 60th most cited psychologist of the 20th century. He’s authored and co-authored over 1,500 publications including articles, book chapters, and books.
Topics
· Robert’s childhood experience with IQ tests
· Robert’s passion for psychometrics
· Development of the Triarchic Theory of Intelligence
· How the Triarchic Theory of Intelligence relates to Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences
· The world’s fixation on general intelligence
· How society and the environment create correlations with intelligence
· Expanding college admissions’ metrics of intelligence
· Is psychological testing still valuable today?
· Real world problems VS academic problems
· Rethinking adaptive intelligence as a species
· Application of intelligence to transcend hate
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0:14 · Robert’s childhood experience with IQ tests 4:01· Robert’s passion for psychometrics 10:54 · Development of the Triarchic Theory of Intelligence 18:30 · How the Triarchic Theory of Intelligence relates to Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences 20:33· The world’s fixation on general intelligence 23:51· How society and the environment create correlations with intelligence 28:05 · Expanding college admissions’ metrics of intelligence 41:42 · Is psychological testing still valuable today? 45:33 · Real world problems VS academic problems 51:24 · Rethinking adaptive intelligence as a species 55:17 · Application of intelligence to transcend hate

[@kavitha1617]

Wow. There isn't a single sentence I don't totally agree with. What a warm, lovable and pleasant person Dr.Sternberg is. Wise.❤

[@louisezilliox1600]

What a joy your guest was. Very interesting conversation.

[@johnmoyer99]

I love how he connects intelligence with making the world a better place.

[@rojahvidbjerg16]

I really love this. This could really stop arrogance and who knows open more people’s eyes to understand, that every time We think that we understand something, we are actually not. The more I read, listen, experience and etc I just know (as the only knowing) that I as well as everyone else that we really don’t understand near enough. I feel more deeply stupid/ unintelligent for every single day that I am trying to expand my knowledge. I am one of those who have a low IQ.

[@jennifermoreno7664]

Feeling way better about my scholastic career right now 😂 This is awesome - thank you!

[@shreeabraham]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 01:11 🧠 *Sternberg's early interest in intelligence testing* - Sternberg performed poorly on IQ tests as a child. - He devised his own IQ test, the "Sternberg Test of Mental Abilities," during seventh grade. - Sternberg's interest in intelligence testing stemmed from personal experiences and challenges. 04:06 🎓 *Shift from negative transfer to studying intelligence* - Sternberg initially studied negative transfer and part-whole recall in graduate school. - He transitioned to studying intelligence after realizing his passion and interest in the subject. - Sternberg's focus shifted towards understanding intelligence scientifically during his academic journey. 07:50 🎓 *College experience and academic journey* - Sternberg initially struggled with psychology courses in college. - He briefly switched to math but returned to psychology due to continued interest. - Sternberg shares anecdotes from his college experience, including interactions with professors. 11:06 🧠 *Transition from the componential to the triarchic theory* - Sternberg's original componential theory focused on processes underlying IQ test performance. - The development of the triarchic theory expanded to include analytical, creative, and practical intelligence. - Sternberg's shift in focus aimed to address limitations in traditional IQ testing and recognize broader aspects of intelligence. 18:37 🔄 *Comparison with Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences* - Sternberg initially viewed Gardner's theory as a competitor. - Both theories aimed to expand understanding beyond traditional IQ measures. - Over time, Sternberg recognized common goals in expanding perceptions of intelligence, despite some differences in approach. 20:43 🧠 *Reconsidering Intelligence Metrics* - Intelligence metrics like IQ tests focus heavily on analytical reasoning skills. - Sternberg argues that high IQ individuals may excel in structured, academic settings but struggle with real-world problem-solving. - He suggests broadening the definition of intelligence to include creative and practical abilities. 24:15 📊 *Correlations and Criticisms of IQ Tests* - Sternberg acknowledges that IQ tests measure analytical reasoning and knowledge, which are valuable but not comprehensive aspects of intelligence. - He discusses the limitations of correlations between IQ and real-world success, emphasizing the role of societal factors in creating these correlations. - Criticizes the lack of control groups in some studies, questioning the causal relationship between early IQ scores and later achievements. 30:06 🎓 *The Rainbow Project and Expanding Intelligence Metrics* - Sternberg describes the Rainbow Project, which expanded intelligence testing to include creative and practical abilities alongside analytical skills. - Results showed a significant increase in predictive power for college success when incorporating creative and practical tests. - The project aimed to address diversity and inclusivity issues in admissions by recognizing a broader range of skills beyond traditional metrics like SAT scores. 36:52 🌈 *The Kaleidoscope Project and Admissions Reform* - Sternberg discusses the Kaleidoscope Project, which implemented holistic admissions criteria emphasizing creative, practical, and wisdom-based skills. - This approach aimed to admit students based on their potential to contribute positively to society rather than solely on academic achievements. - Results indicated success in diversifying admissions and identifying students with unique skills and perspectives. 41:57 🎓 *Importance of Expanding Testing in Education* - Traditional testing can inadvertently perpetuate socioeconomic disparities. - Expanding testing beyond traditional measures can provide opportunities based on broader abilities and talents. - The goal is to create a meritocracy based on genuine potential rather than narrow measures. 45:47 🧠 *Redefining Psychometrics and Testing* - Modern testing methods focus on real-world, consequential problems rather than trivial academic exercises. - Tests assess creativity, wisdom, and adaptive intelligence through scenarios and open-ended questions. - The emphasis is on preparing individuals to address complex, unstructured challenges they will encounter in life. 52:00 💡 *Reimagining Intelligence for a Better World* - Intelligence should be redefined to emphasize adaptability and contributing positively to society. - Current intelligence measures fail to address pressing global issues like climate change and societal divisions. - A holistic approach to intelligence, incorporating wisdom, love, and adaptive skills, is crucial for a sustainable future. Made with HARPA AI

[@ElsadelValleGaster]

I can't but feel love for you two beaming empaths. So, intelligence without empathy can be a type of sociopathy, so intelligence tests without a wisdom component may in part explain why there are so many smart assholes running the world. In 1980 my two brothers (Hispanic) were viciously beaten by the LAPD. The damage would have been worse had one of my brother not just recently graduated from CalTech. I thought then that all police officers should have to pass a battery of psychological tests to disqualify people with sociopathic or racist proclivities. Have Dr. Sternberg's tests ever been used beyond college admissions ?

[@sherryXenglish]

❤

[@kavitha1617]

Love his toothy smile 😃

[@VladyslavKL]

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