Making sense of your emotions

Oliver, Marcus, and Adam are discussing emotional intelligence (EI) in their psychology class. According to their discussion, how would you define emotional intelligence (EI)?

• The skill of Oliver knowing which emotions she feels and why

• Marcus' ability to put herself in Adam's shoes and to understand Adam's wants, needs, and perspectives.

• The skill of Adam understanding, controlling, and expressing his emotions and sensing the emotions of others.

• Oliver treating himself with kindness and understanding, even when experiencing setbacks and disappointments

Aaron, Charlie, and Oliver are in a stressful situation because their project deadline is approaching. Who among them is demonstrating the ability to keep a positive outlook and focus on the good aspects of this stressful situation?

• Aaron, who is using his emotional intelligence (EI)

• Charlie, who is showing optimism

• Oliver, who is showing empathy

• All are correct

Noah, Mason, and Ethan are discussing their feelings after winning a school competition. Which of the following represents the pleasant emotions they might be experiencing?

• Feeling helpless, hopeful, and lonely.

• Feeling angry, disgusted, and jealous.

• Feeling happy, grateful, and hopeful.

• Feeling happy, proud, and scared.

Samuel, Daniel, and Aiden are in a group discussion. Samuel is good at understanding, controlling, and expressing his emotions and also sensing the emotions of others. What skill does Samuel possess?

• empathy

• emotional awareness

• optimism

• emotional intelligence (EI)

During a group project, Henry noticed that Benjamin was upset about something. Using his high emotional intelligence, he was able to understand Benjamin's feelings. This is an example of ____.

• Empathy

• Fear

• Anger

• Negativity

Axel, Henry, and Avery are participating in a school project. They found that developing ____ helps them be thankful for and appreciate what is good and meaningful in their lives.

• optimism

• resilience

• empathy

• gratitude

Ariel was feeling very happy after scoring well in his exams. This happiness is an emotion that reveals to him how he feels about his achievement. Similarly, Matthew felt sad when he lost her favorite toy. This sadness is an emotion that reveals to him how he feels about the loss. Andrew felt scared during a thunderstorm. This fear is an emotion that reveals to him how he feels about the situation. Can we say that our emotions are the moods or feelings we experience, which reveal to us how we feel about certain events or situations?

• false

• true

Noah, Isaac, and Rohan were having a discussion. Noah believes that if he denies his feelings, they will simply disappear. Is this true?

• true

• false

Mateo believes that staying calm is not important when expressing his feelings to Ethan and Arjun. Is this correct?

• false

• true

Avery was feeling upset after a heated discussion with Axel. Evan suggested that Avery should think about the events or factors that might have triggered this feeling. According to Evan, this is important to help Avery determine the actual emotion he is experiencing and why. Is Evan's suggestion correct?

• true

• false