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“Current intelligence-testing practices require examinees to answer but not to pose questions. In requiring only the answering of questions, these tests are missing a vital half of intelligence- the asking of questions.”

Quote by Robert Sternberg

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Robert Sternberg

Robert Sternberg, born on December 8, 1949, is a renowned psychologist known for his significant contributions to the fields of cognitive psychology, intelligence theory, love theory, and creativity research. more

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