Dozen Quote by Robert Sternberg
“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.”
About This Quote
Practical intelligence predicts job success better than IQ, as shown by many studies.
In simple terms: Real‑world problem solving matters more than test scores for jobs.
Value practical skills over abstract scores.
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When to use this quote
- career planning
- education
- hiring practices
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can employers assess practical intelligence?
- What balance of IQ and practical skill is ideal?
IQ still matters for some tasks.