a portion of the triarchic theory of intellect in accordance with which elements in the surrounding climate impact both a person's intellect and what indicates a smart reaction to a chosen scenario. The subtheory claims that individuals are smart in context to the degree that they adequately adjust to, form, and choose climates.
CONTEXTUAL SUBTHEORY: "In accordance with the contextual subtheory, Mike's inability to adapt to his new surroundings would mean his intelligence was more limited or lower overall."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "CONTEXTUAL SUBTHEORY," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/contextual-subtheory/ (accessed March 21, 2023).
