According to psychologist Robert Sternberg, in the context of practical intelligence, which of the following statements is true of academic success and career success?
A. Unlike career success, academic success is learned mainly through observation of others' behavior.
B. Traditional tests were designed to relate to career success, whereas contemporary tests are designed to relate to academic success.
C. Career success requires a very different type of intelligence from that required for academic success.
D. Unlike academic success, career success is based on knowledge of a specific information base obtained from reading and listening.
Answer: C
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