According to Gardner, the ability to detect and respond appropriately to the moods, temperaments, motivations and intentions of others, is known as:

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  1. Linguistic intelligence
  2. Bodily - kinesthetic intelligence
  3. Interpersonal intelligence
  4. Intrapersonal intelligence

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Option 3 : Interpersonal intelligence
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The theory of Multiple Intelligence which consists of eight different kinds of intelligence is propounded by an American psychologist 'Howard Gardner'. 

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The above-mentioned characteristic is related to the Interpersonal Intelligence of Howard Gardner’s theory:

  • Interpersonal intelligence deals with understanding and relating to other’s feelings.
  • A person with interpersonal intelligence can understand the various emotional states of other people.
  • Interpersonal intelligence is the ability to respond appropriately to the moods, temperaments, and intentions of others.

Hence, it could be concluded that according to Gardner, the ability to detect and respond appropriately to the moods, temperaments, motivations, and intentions of others, is known as Interpersonal Intelligence. 

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