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| Tue, 01-09-2007 - 3:48pm |
Read the following, then click on the link & take the quiz. Feel free to share your comments & your test results. Remember, there are no hard & fast rules on this one. Spelling doesn't count;)
What is your Emotional Intelligence Quotient?
Is your intellectual intelligence the greatest predictor of what you�ll accomplish in life?
We have been conditioned to believe that IQ is the best measure of human potential. In the past 10 years, however, researchers have found that this isn't necessarily the case -- that in actuality, your emotional intelligence quotient (EQ) might be a greater predictor of success.
What is emotional intelligence? In the early 1990s, Dr. John Mayer, Ph.D., and Dr. Peter Salovey, Ph.D., introduced the term "emotional intelligence" in the Journal of Personality Assessment. They used this term to describe a person's ability to understand his or her own emotions and the emotions of others and to act appropriately based on this understanding. Then in 1995, psychologist Daniel Goleman popularized this term with his book Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ.
The following test will reveal your emotional reactions to difficult situations and measure your EQ. Each item describes a hypothetical situation. Read through the entire range of responses for each situation and then pick the response that most closely matches the way you would respond.
Let's begin:
http://quiz.ivillage.com/health/tests/eqtest.htm


I tried very hard to be honest. For some questions I really had to think & even had trouble deciding between 2 answers. Here's my results:
You scored 60% correct!
Your score indicates that you have an average EQ.
People who typically score in this range are usually able to recognize and understand their feelings as well as are able to express them in an appropriate manner. They are fairly comfortable with who they are. In most circumstances they are not afraid to show love, empathy, and compassion for other people. In general, they are comfortable with intimacy, and giving of themselves to other people.
In addition, they are fairly good communicators. They are fairly in tune with themselves and those around them. They know how to say the right thing at the right moment. They are good friends and partners. They normally are able to show anger in appropriate ways. More often than not they are able to stand up for themselves when necessary, but also are not afraid to cry if they are hurt. They are able to admit when they are wrong and make steps to correct their mistakes. They are rarely unable to say they are sorry.
They are pretty much happy, well-rounded people. They can accept challenges. They can stay motivated and focused in the face of setbacks. They are able to set goals for themselves and often achieve them. They are positive and optimistic about themselves, the others around them, and their future.
However, just because people with an average EQ have a pretty good grasp on their emotions they still have plenty of room for emotional growth. They can continue to be introspective. They can continue to communicate with the people around them and continue to work on their goals. They can utilize what they have and continue to identify areas within themselves that need work.
Remember that a person's emotional intelligence never stops growing. Because we are always evolving as a person, EQ is something that must be nurtured. If it is not cultivated, emotional intelligence will disappear.
We wish you the best of luck on your continuing journey!
I scored 70% - average EQ. I had a hard time answering a lot of the questions - my true reactions would have been a combination of two of the answers, or something different, for a lot of those questions.
I scored 75% an average EQ. I must confess that a couple of those I picked the answer I thought was "best", but maybe would not have been the first thing I'd have thought to do myself. LOL
Smiles,
Dee
I scored 45%-below average EQ. Not exactly a surprise to me, I guess, I have a lot of issues that I'm working on with my counsellor!
Hugs,
Chris
www.rainbowinspirations.co.uk
http://rainbowinspired.livejournal.com/
Haha, no kidding! This is totally true for me.
*****
People that typically score in this range have a very hard time recognizing and understanding their feelings. They are not always able to express their feelings in an appropriate manner. They often have doubts and concerns about who they are and what they want out of life. They have little confidence in themselves and their abilities. In most circumstances, they have a difficult time showing love, empathy, and compassion for other people. In general, they are not comfortable with intimacy.
In addition, people with low EQ's have a difficult time communicating with other people. They struggle to get in tune with themselves and those around them. They often say the wrong thing at the wrong moment. They have a hard time showing their anger or dealing with anger directed at them. They either are not able to stand up for themselves when hurt or upset or they go ballistic when confronting others. They have a hard time admitting when they are wrong. When they do make mistakes they are often not able to apologize to those they hurt.
People with a low EQ generally have a low feeling of self-worth. They do not like challenges. They shun commitment. They are afraid of change. They have a hard time staying motivated and focused in the face of setbacks. They are not able to set achievable goals for themselves, and often give up trying in the process. They are pessimistic about themselves and their future.
However, one great thing about emotional intelligence is that it isn't fluid! A person with low EQ can increase the EQ at any point of life!
People with low EQ should start by learning how to identify their emotions and take responsibility for them. There are many resources to enable them to do this. They can read books about EQ and social skills, do EQ workbooks, see a counselor, join a support group, or take anger management course. They can enroll in communication skill courses. They can keep a feeling journal. They can ask their friends to help them recognize the things about themselves that need correcting. If they do these things there is no doubt that they can increase their emotional intelligence and live a healthy, happy life!
It was an interesting quiz. I think the results are a little off though for me. lol I agree that I tend to recognize and have empathy for what other people are feeling. I'm very good at putting myself in other people's shoes, but it's not always a great thing, because then I worry too much about how my actions and words are going to affect other people. To a degree, that's okay, but not when it gets to the point that I hold back from saying and doing what I need to for me, because I don't want to hurt someone, burden them, or make the uncomfortable. I also agree that I do recognize what I'm feeling most of the time, however, recognizing and being able to express it or handle it are two different things.
You scored 80% correct!
Your score indicates that you have an above average EQ.
People that typically score in this range are able to recognize and understand their feelings as well as are able to express them in an appropriate manner. They are comfortable with who they are. They are not afraid to show love, empathy, and compassion for other people. They are comfortable with intimacy and comfortable about giving of themselves to other people.
In addition, they are very good communicators. They are very in tune with themselves and those around them. In most circumstances they know how to say the right thing at the right moment. They are good friends and partners. They are able to show anger in appropriate ways and are not afraid to stand up for what they believe.They are, also, not afraid to cry if they are hurt. They are not afraid to admit that they are wrong or embarrassed to say they are sorry.
They are typically happy, well-rounded people. They are able to easily accept challenges and are able to stay motivated and focused in the face of setbacks. They are able to set and achieve goals for themselves. They are positive and optimistic about themselves, the others around them, and their future.