Bernard shows off his vocabulary and book smarts when he is writing a paper for his english professor. when he is talking with the people who live in his working-class neighborhood, he avoids using words that most people don't know. bernard's ability to alter the way he communicates to fit different environments and situations demonstrates his intelligence. a) analytical b) componential c) experiential d) contextual

contextual

Explanation:

Based on the information provided within the question Bernard's ability to alter the way he communicates to fit different environments and situations demonstrates his contextual intelligence. This is an individuals ability to adapt certain behaviors according to the environment surrounding him/her and the people within it. Which is what Bernard is doing by adapting what words he uses in each situation/social environment.

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