Which of the following is a correct statement concerning Howard Gardner's view of intelligence?
a. It fits well with everyday views of intelligence.
b. It has had little practical impact.
c. Most psychologists praise the wealth of scientific evidence supporting the theory.
d. The concepts of the theory can be easily translated into testable forms.
A
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