Which term denotes mental quality involving the ability to learn from experience, solve problems, and use knowledge to adapt to new situations?

• A. Intelligence
• B. Latent learning
• C. Savant syndrome
• D. Grit

Answer: (A)

Intelligence is the mental capacity to learn from experience, solve problems, and use knowledge to adapt to new situations. It involves reasoning, planning, and the ability to apply what you’ve learned to unfamiliar tasks, reflecting an adaptive and broad cognitive competence.

Latent learning is learning that isn’t immediately shown in behavior until a later incentive or opportunity. Savant syndrome refers to someone with extraordinary skills in a narrow area despite other cognitive limitations. Grit means perseverance and passion for long-term goals, not the core cognitive adaptability described by intelligence.

So the best fit for the described ability is intelligence.