Answer to Question #201778 in Psychology for Innocencia

Question

Which of the following definitions falls within the category of interpersonal 

intelligence?

1.

The capacity to discern and respond appropriately to the moods, temperament, 

motivations and desires of other people.

2.

The ability to control body movements and to handle objects skilfully.

3.

Sensitivity to the sounds, rhythms and meanings of words and different functions 

of language. 

4.

Access to one’s own feelings and the ability to discriminate among them and draw 

on them to guide behaviour; knowledge of strengths and weaknesses. 

Answer 1

The capacity to comprehend and communicate successfully with people is referred to as interpersonal intelligence. It entails good verbal and nonverbal communication, the capacity to notice differences in others, sensitivity to others' emotions and temperaments, and the capacity to entertain diverse views.

So, option 1 is correct; The capacity to discern and respond appropriately to the moods, temperament, motivations and desires of other people.