Robert Sternberg: The Theory Of Successful Intelligence

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Sydney Columbus
Kristel Behrend
AP Seminar
23 November 2015
Intelligence and Success The theory of successful intelligence developed and tested by Robert Sternberg attempts to predict success in life across analytical, creative, and practical dimensions (Kaufman and Singer 3251). “Your intelligence affects how successful you are. Some of the most successful people in different fields such as science, art, business, and entertainment are extremely bright” (Cherry). Social status, intelligence quotient, emotional intelligence, professional hierarchy and wealth all contribute to success. One suggestion is that there should be an overall test for measuring one’s intelligence. Also, a test for not only the brain, but a test for one’s intellect. …show more content…

“If your family is moneyed and influential, there 's a better chance that you know, or can get an introduction to, the kinds of moneyed and influential people who can give you a great start. The right connections can give you great advice, and introduce you to successful people in your field who can provide insider tips and even to potential customers. If you don 't have those kinds of connections, you 're two steps behind before you even get started” (Zetlin“Do You Need a Wealthy Background to Be a Successful Entrepreneur?”). Successful people are also usually more productive and satisfied with their jobs, thus creating positive feelings of self worth, pride and contentment (Horton“Money vs. Success”). One may have more possibilities and opportunities if one’s family is wealthy. “The most common trait among entrepreneurs is access to financial capital. No wonder. It costs an average $30,000 to start a company and the vast majority of start-up funding comes from personal assets and investments by family or friends. In addition to start-up costs, founders have to run their ventures for some time without drawing a salary. So it 's easy to see how having a substantial bank account, wealthy friends or relatives who are willing to bet on you, and maybe a family or spouse who 'll support you for a while makes starting a business much more feasible” (“Do You Need a Wealthy Background to Be a …show more content…

Students go to preschool, elementary, middle and high for years to then later go to college. “Research describes emotional intelligence as being the basis of academics” (Mayer 164). Being stable in high school years can determine how well a person may do in college. In a recent study, “2.5% of students report feeling 'very unhappy ' and 11.6% of students report feeling 'not quite happy ' in their day-to-day life. This study sets the groundwork for a means to improve overall student happiness in future years. Noting that self-esteem, academic success and financial security accounted for 47% of student happiness, further research could be conducted on other potential determinants of student happiness in order to provide a more comprehensive model of what is important when trying to explain, and predict future happiness” (Flynn

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