Marc Brackett - Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence

Marc Brackett, director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, discusses the importance of emotions in learning, decision-making, relationships, and mental health. He introduces the theory of emotional intelligence developed by Peter Salovey and Jack Mayer, and the RULER model, which outlines five skills: recognizing, understanding, labeling, expressing, and regulating emotions. Brackett highlights research showing the positive impact of emotional intelligence on leadership, academic performance, and well-being. He also describes tools like the Mood Meter and Meta-Moment for teaching emotional intelligence in schools.

Why do emotions play a crucial role in learning and decision-making?

• They influence attention and decision-making processes.

• They only affect personal relationships.

• They help in memorizing facts.

• They are irrelevant to cognitive functions.

Who were the pioneers in developing the theory of emotional intelligence?

• Daniel Goleman and Howard Gardner

• Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung

• Marc Brackett and John D. Mayer

• Peter Salovey and Jack Mayer

What does the 'R' in the RULER acronym stand for?

• Revising

• Reassessing

• Recognizing

• Reacting

What is the purpose of the Mood Meter tool?

• To measure physical health

• To develop a sophisticated emotional vocabulary

• To track academic performance

• To assess social skills

Which quadrant of the Mood Meter represents high energy, pleasant emotions?

• Red

• Blue

• Yellow

• Green

What is the Meta-Moment tool designed to do?

• Improve physical fitness

• Enhance memory retention

• Build space between stimulus and response

• Increase academic scores

What positive outcomes have been observed from teaching emotional intelligence in schools?

• Increased school dropout rates

• Improved student well-being and academic performance

• Decreased teacher satisfaction

• Higher levels of student anxiety