According to Howard Gardner, ____.
A) many people with IQs of 160 work for people with IQs of 100, if the former have poor interpersonal intelligence and the latter have a high one
B) emotional intelligence can be equated with maturity and character, and is therefore an excellent predictor of success
C) no matter what the situation, traditionally-defined intelligence is more important than emotional intelligence
D) while teamwork requires emotional intelligence, supervisors must often suppress their emotional intelligence to succeed

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Howard Gardner developed the theory of multiple intelligences, which includes interpersonal intelligence. He has stated that having a high IQ does not guarantee success in life, as other intelligences such as interpersonal intelligence are also important. Therefore, option A aligns with his beliefs. Option B is partially correct, as Gardner does believe that emotional intelligence is important but does not equate it with maturity and character. Option C is incorrect, as Gardner's theory acknowledges the importance of multiple intelligences, including emotional intelligence. Option D is also incorrect, as Gardner has stated that teamwork requires interpersonal intelligence, which is a form of emotional intelligence.