Social Intelligence: 5 Mental Gifts to Succeed in Society

The video discusses social intelligence, highlighting its core cognitive skills: sympathy, self-awareness, empathy, metacognition, and theory of mind. It explains how these skills help us understand ourselves and others, and how they are shaped by cultural contexts. The video also explores the development of these skills from childhood to adulthood and their significance in social interactions.

What is social intelligence primarily concerned with?

• Developing physical strength

• Learning new languages

• Knowing oneself and others

• Understanding technology

Which cognitive skill involves feeling with others?

• Metacognition

• Sympathy

• Empathy

• Self-awareness

What ability is demonstrated when toddlers indicate they are hungry?

• Metacognition

• Theory of mind

• Self-awareness

• Empathy

Which skill helps us understand what others are feeling?

• Empathy

• Metacognition

• Self-awareness

• Sympathy

At what age do children typically start showing metacognitive skills?

• Six

• Eight

• Four

• Two

What does the theory of mind allow us to understand?

• Mathematical concepts

• Our own emotions

• Others' knowledge and thoughts

• Physical surroundings

Which species is considered the most socially intelligent?

• Dolphins

• Chimps

• Humans

• Elephants