Emotional intelligence (A)

Question 1

Define incremental validity

Answer 1

New psychological construct or test should have more predictive ability than existing constructs and measures

Question 2

What is Ability emotional intelligence?

Answer 2

Emotion related cognitive abilities
Information processing EI

Question 3

How should Ability emotional intelligence be measured

Answer 3

using maximum performance ability type tests
(Which has objective answers as determined by experts) it should correlate with g

Question 4

What is the model for ability emotional intelligence

Answer 4

Mayer- Salovey 4- branch ability model
First clear theory of EI
EQ = calculated from an EI test
Mayer & Salovey argue that EQ is more important than IQ in real life settings

Using the MSCEIT: A measure based on the model

Question 5

What is the model for trait emotional intelligence

Answer 5

petrides & Furnham
Emotional related self perceptions

Measured in terms of typical performance using self report questionnaires (No objectively correct answers) should correlate with personality traits

TEIQue- SF: A measure of trait EI
Trait emotional intelligence questionnaire short form

Question 6

What are group differences in emotional intelligence

Answer 6

Gender = Women score higher on MSCEIT than men
Age = Positive correlation to EI
Ethnicity = minority groups scored higher on EI than whites

Question 7

What is the model for emotional intelligence as both ability and trait

Answer 7

A mixed model of EI - Goleman’s model
- Ability to recognise emotions, trustworthiness, conscientiousness traits

1. Identify own emotional states
2. Manage own emotional states
3. Assess and influence others emotions
4. Sustain good personal relationships

Question 8

In what 3 ways is Emotional intelligence maladaptive

Answer 8

High EI and machiavellianism

High EI and delinquency in women

High EI and being duped
High EI leads to greater chance of being duped

Question 9

What is wisdom?

Answer 9

Goes beyond intelligence and includes an element of emotion regulation

Intellectual humility
Broader perspective
Awareness of social relations
Willingness to compromise

Question 10

Describe intellectual humility and general knowledge

Answer 10

• Insight/ honesty to admit ignorance
• Correlates with superior general knowledge