Sternberg expands on this aspect of intelligence, in three ways. We need at times to adapt to our environment. We need to select from the environment what will fit us. We need to be able to shape our environment to fit us. Gardner argues brain damage can eliminate one or other kind of inteeligence.
Apraxia is loss of skilled movement.
Some might say the theory reflects the great variety of aptitudes praised in different cultures. Some argue there are equal values to many different responses here. Some contend the notion of logical proof is powerful and all societies today need it for many purposes. Some would say it is a developmental advance on many kinds of answers. Galton suggested intellect was related to fine sensory discrimination.