The triarchic theory approach to intelligence emphasizes the:
A. machine-like efficiency with which our computer minds crunch numbers and sort data
B. cognitive processes that people use to solve problems
C. biological changes in the brain and nervous system that result from information input
D. single-core ability on which all related intellectual skills are based
Answer: B
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Fill in the blank with correct word
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