If a person has skill of understanding the motives, feelings and behaviours of other people he/she is said to have.

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The correct option is 1:

Interpersonal intelligence, as defined by Howard Gardner in his Theory of Multiple Intelligences, refers to a person's capacity to understand the intentions, motivations, and desires of other people. Individuals with high interpersonal intelligence are often skilled at perceiving and responding appropriately to the moods, temperaments, motivations, and intentions of others. This intelligence allows them to communicate effectively, empathize easily, resolve conflicts, and generally navigate social situations with ease. They are often natural leaders, good counselors, and thrive in roles that require strong social interaction and understanding, such as teachers, social workers, and politicians. It is essentially the "people smart" intelligence, enabling deep social awareness and connection.

The incorrect option is 2: Intrapersonal intelligence. Intrapersonal intelligence is the capacity to understand oneself—one's own feelings, motives, and desires. It involves self-awareness, introspection, and the ability to regulate one's own emotions and behaviors, directing one's attention inward.

The incorrect option is 3: Linguistic intelligence. Linguistic intelligence pertains to the ability to think in words and to use language to express and appreciate complex meanings. This includes skills in reading, writing, storytelling, and memorizing words, and is often strong in writers, poets, and speakers.

The incorrect option is 4: Social intelligence. While "social intelligence" is a broader term often used interchangeably with interpersonal intelligence, in the context of Gardner's specific theory, interpersonal intelligence is the more precise and established term for the skill of understanding other people's motives, feelings, and behaviors. Social intelligence can encompass a wider range of social skills, but Gardner's framework distinctly categorizes the understanding of others as "interpersonal."