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Critical Thinking Exercise
Emotional Intelligence
Consider the following questions: Can you think of an individual who is extremely smart but at the same time has very poor social skills? Have you ever had a boss, supervisor, or teacher who seemed emotionally detached or seemingly unable to read others' emotions? Do you have that one family member who is virtually impossible to get along with? All of these questions are related to the concept of emotional intelligence. As noted in the motivation and emotion chapter of your textbook, emotional intelligence (EQ) refers to the capacity to understand and manage your own emotional experiences and to perceive, comprehend, and respond appropriately to the emotional responses of others. In order to function successfully and interact in a positive way with others, it is important to understand that individuals have different levels of emotional intelligence and may need to compensate for a poor understanding of others' emotional states. Many researchers and mental health professionals regard emotional intelligence as important to learning, work, relationships, and mental health (e.g., Zeidner, Matthews, & Roberts, 2009). Drs. Mayer and Salovey have been credited with pioneering the field of emotional intelligence research. One of their original pieces of research can be found here:
http://ei.yale.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/pub219_Mayer_Salovey_1997.pdf.
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Look up and summarize the Four Branches of Emotional Intelligence as described by Peter Salovey and John D. Mayer. Be sure to provide the URL for the Web site where you found the information.
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Conduct an online search for material on the importance of emotional intelligence in children and adolescents. According to your findings, how important is emotional intelligence for student achievement and overall psychological well-being? Are schools incorporating curriculum that focuses on social/emotional development? Include the URL for the Web site where you found the answer to this question.
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Locate a Web site that assesses your emotional intelligence. A variety of free Web sites offer free EQ quizzes. You might take a look at one of the following: the Institute for Health and Human Potential (Test Your Emotional Intelligence), About.com (What’s Your EQ?), Emotional Intelligence Quotient Quiz, or EQ Test, or find one on your own. Indicate which test you completed, as well as your results.
a. Did you score high or low in emotional intelligence?
b. Do you agree or disagree with your results? Explain your answer.
c. What does your score suggest about your ability to understand and manage your own emotions?
d. What does your score reveal about your ability to understand the emotions of others?
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Individuals who score high in emotional intelligence
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According to Salovey and Mayer, the first step in understanding emotions is to
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What three components are involved in the experience of emotion?
Suggested Answer: Emotion is a complex psychological state that involves three distinct components: a subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral/expressive response.