What Is Emotional Intelligence?

What is Emotional Intelligence (EQ)?

• The ability to recognize, understand, and manage your emotions and the emotions of others.

• The ability to memorize facts quickly.

• The ability to solve mathematical problems efficiently.

• The ability to perform physical tasks with precision.

According to Dr. Jordan Malik, what are teens with high emotional intelligence better equipped to handle?

• Stress, motivation, and relationships.

• Mathematical problems and physical tasks.

• Memorizing facts and solving puzzles.

• Cooking and cleaning tasks.

What did Nina, 17, learn from managing her emotions?

• It helped her navigate friendship drama.

• It helped her win a sports competition.

• It helped her improve her grades.

• It helped her learn a new language.

What is the first step to managing emotions according to the passage?

• Naming the emotions you are feeling.

• Ignoring the emotions.

• Reacting immediately to emotions.

• Sharing emotions on social media.

What should you do before reacting to a situation, as suggested in the passage?

• Pause and think if it will help or hurt the situation.

• React immediately to show confidence.

• Ignore the situation completely.

• Ask someone else to handle it.

How can empathy help in managing emotions?

• By understanding others' perspectives and navigating conflicts smoothly.

• By ignoring others' feelings and focusing on oneself.

• By reacting strongly to others' emotions.

• By avoiding interactions with others.

What is the best part about emotional intelligence according to the passage?

• It is a skill you can build every day.

• It is an innate talent that cannot be learned.

• It is only useful in academic settings.

• It is only applicable to adults.

How can understanding and naming your emotions help you manage stressful situations better?

In what ways can practicing empathy improve your relationships with friends and family?

How might you use the concept of "Channel the Energy" to turn pre-test anxiety into a positive force?