Emotional Intelligence & Teens

According to the article, what is the best definition of emotional intelligence?

• the ability to make smart decisions

• the ability to separate yourself from others

• the ability to connect to and relate to experiences

• the ability to understand and recognize your own feelings

According the article, why might emotional intelligence (EQ) be considered even more important than IQ? Choose two.

• EQ predicts success and overall happiness.

• EQ predicts the ability to memorize facts.

• EQ predicts the quality of relationships.

• EQ predicts athletic ability.

• EQ predicts the ability to use logic to solve problems.

What are some conditions that emotional intelligence skills may improve? Choose two.

• anxiety

• memorization

• night terrors

• mood swings

• hallucinations

What is the most likely meaning of perspective in the context of the article?

• fault

• potential

• disapproval

• point of view

What is the most likely meaning of discern in the context of the article?

• detect

• ridicule

• eliminate

• misinterpret

What is the meaning of critical?

"It's easy to see how social emotional intelligence plays a very important role in many areas of life. It plays a critical role in every aspect of the quality of our professional and personal existence.

• life-threatening

• unfavorable

• judgmental

• significant

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Which of the following is similar to the word "significant"?

• intelligence

• important

• social

• aspect

What does the author mean by the underlined group of words in this sentence?

"Since businesses are essentially people, anything that impacts the effectiveness of a person will also impact the business in which they work or run."

• Without businesses, people could not survive.

• People are the chief part of any business.

• Businesses are designed to help people.

• Each business was built by one person.

What is one way that emotional intelligence might improve your relationships with other people?

• by showing you how to make yourself happy in all situations

• by teaching you to forgive any mistakes that others make

• by enabling you to give effective group presentations

• by helping you to converse with others

Which of the following supports the idea that emotional intelligence might help you to converse and communicate with others more effectively?

• Experts are discovering that a person's EQ is not only a more efficient predictor of the quality of potential relationships, but also an effective predictor for success...

• Your level of emotional intelligence is your ability to understand and recognize your own emotions and reactions.

• By understanding your emotions you can better manage yourself and communicate effectively.

• While technology can aid us in learning and mastering information, it's mastering emotional intelligence where we learn to manage and master our emotions.