Robert Sternberg
Robert Sternberg
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Robert Jay Sternberg is a renowned American psychologist, known professionally as Robert Sternberg.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on December 30, 1949, in New York City, USA.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Sternberg holds dual citizenship of the United States and Romania. His career spans multiple fields, including psychology, education, philosophy, and science. He is a distinguished professor of psychology at Cornell University.
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in a family with high expectations, Sternberg was encouraged to excel academically from an early age. He developed a keen interest in psychology during his undergraduate studies at Berkeley, graduating summa cum laude in 1971.
Sternberg pursued his graduate studies at Harvard University, where he earned his Ph.D. in clinical psychology in 1975. His academic trajectory was marked by exceptional performance and a strong foundation in research methods.
Major Accomplishments
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Sternberg is celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions to various fields:
Triangular Theory of Love: Sternberg's most notable work, introduced in 1986, posits that love consists of three components: intimacy, passion, and commitment. This theory has been influential in the field of psychology.
Theory of Successful Intelligence: In 1985, Sternberg proposed a model for measuring human intelligence, focusing on analytical, creative, and practical aspects rather than solely relying on traditional IQ tests.
Notable Works or Actions
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Some notable works include:
"The Psychology of Love" (1988)
"Psychology" (1990), co-authored with Michael Wertheimer
"Successful Intelligence: How Practical Wisdom Made the Modern World" (2003)
Sternberg's research has been published in numerous journals and books, cementing his position as a leading expert in psychology.
Impact and Legacy
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Sternberg's contributions have had far-reaching effects on various disciplines:
Psychology: His theories of love and intelligence have reshaped the way psychologists understand human emotions and cognitive abilities.
* Education: Sternberg's work has influenced educational policies, emphasizing the importance of teaching practical wisdom alongside traditional academic skills.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Robert Sternberg is widely quoted and remembered for his innovative theories, which have transformed our understanding of human behavior. His dedication to advancing psychological knowledge has left a lasting impact on academia and beyond.
Quotes by Robert Sternberg
I’ve taught statistics, math courses and what I’ve found is that often if you teach them algebraically the formulas, you’ll have one group of kids doing well.
Well, first of all, we did lots of studies where we show practical intelligence doesn’t correlate with G. We have probably two dozen studies that practical intelligence better predicts job success than IQ.
If you’re not adapting to the very rapidly changing environment, if you can’t think creatively, you lose big in this society because there are very few jobs for you left.
If there’s going to be an SAT, it’s probably practical to invest in a book or perhaps in a course, but I’m sorry to say, I went to some classes that my kids took and it was clear in school that what they were doing was just SAT training.
But in any case, I did poorly on the tests and so, in the first three years of school, I had teachers who thought I was stupid and when people think you’re stupid, they have low expectations for you.
In other words, if a teacher only teaches in one way, then they conclude that the kids who can’t learn well that way don’t have the ability, when, in fact, it may be that the way the teacher’s teaching is not a particularly good match to the way those kids learn.
The essence of intelligence would seem to be in knowing when to think and act quickly, and knowing when to think and act slowly.
There was already a famous Sternberg in psychology and it was obvious there would not be another.
