FINAL ASSESSMENT

What is personal intelligence, according to “Is Personal Intelligence Important?”

• the ability to know our own likes and dislikes

• the ability to use our unique personality to succeed

• the ability to reason broadly about personality as a whole

• the ability to know what someone is thinking without asking

The author of “Is Personal Intelligence Important?” explains that a person with high personal intelligence can recognize certain kinds of patterns. What kinds of patterns can he or she recognize?

• visual patterns

• number patterns

• patterns in nature

• patterns in behavior

How is personal intelligence different from verbal-comprehension intelligence, according to “Is Personal Intelligence Important?”

• It is used in math, not in writing.

• It creates machines, not relationships.

• It is used by leaders, not by followers.

• It seeks likelihoods, not correct answers.

The author of “Is Personal Intelligence Important?” gives several reasons why personal intelligence is important. Which choice is NOT a reason given?

• It can help us appreciate differences among people.

• It can help us produce better technological solutions.

• It can help create more peaceful and stable societies.

• It can help us make better choices and recognize risks.

What is the author’s main purpose for writing “Is Personal Intelligence Important?”

• to summarize the origin and history of personal intelligence

• to promote the recognition and study of personal intelligence

• to refute those who claim personal intelligence does not exist

• to show how personal intelligence can help us choose our friends

According to 'Why Is Emotional Intelligence Important for Teens?' 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 to 'Why Is Emotional Intelligence Important for Teens?' why might emotional intelligence (EQ) be considered even more important than IQ?

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

• EQ predicts success and overall happiness.

• EQ predicts the ability to memorize facts.

According to 'Why Is Emotional Intelligence Important for Teens?' what is a condition that emotional intelligence skills may improve?

• anxiety

• memorization

• night terrors

• hallucinations

As explained in “Why Is Emotional Intelligence Important for Teens?” how can you use emotional intelligence to improve physical well-being?

• by relating to those around you

• by learning to manage stress

• by building stronger bonds

• by motivating yourself

As explained in “Why Is Emotional Intelligence Important for Teens?” what is one way in which emotional intelligence might improve your relationships with others?

• 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 communicate with others