MODULE 8 - EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE Flashcards
- Popularized by Daniel Goleman in 1995 in his book Emotional Intelligence
- Was initially developed by Peter Salovey and John Mayer (1990)
- the ability to perceive and express emotions accurately and adaptively, to understand emotion and emotional knowledge, to use feelings to facilitate thought and to manage emotions in oneself and others
Emotional intelligence
developed to measure the four
aspects of emotional intelligence: perceiving emotions, understanding emotions, facilitating thought, and
managing emotions
Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT)
- Recognizing the importance of emotional expression in relationships.
- Using self-regulatory strategies to manage negative emotions effectively, reducing their intensity and duration.
- Understanding that inner emotions don’t always align with outward expressions, and as adolescents mature, they become more mindful of how their emotional expressions affect others.
- Being aware of one’s emotional states without being overwhelmed by them.
- Developing the ability to recognize and understand others’ emotions.
The emotional competencies that are important for adolescents to develop
(Saarni, 1999)
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- Being aware that the expression of emotions plays a major role in relationships
- Adaptively cope with negative emotions by using, self-regulatory strategies that reduce the intensity
and duration of such emotional states.
- Understanding that inner emotional states do not have to correspond to outer expressions. As an adolescent become more mature, they begin to understand how their emotionally expressive behavior may impact others and take that understanding into account in the way they present themselves.
- Being aware of one’s emotional states without becoming overwhelmed by them.
- Being able to discern others’ emotions
According to HELPGUIDE.ORG by Jeanne Segal, Ph.D., and Melinda Smith, M.A EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IS SO IMPORTANT BECAUSE IT CAN AFFECT 4 FACTORS. what are they?
- performance at work
- Physical Health
- Mental Health
- Relationships
How can emotional intelligence affect your performance at work
emotional intelligence can help navigate the social complexities of the workplace, lead and motivate others, and excel in a career. In fact, when it comes to gauging job candidates, many companies now view emotional intelligence as being as important as technical ability and require EQ testing before hiring.
How can emotional intelligence affect your physical health
- if someone is unable to manage stress levels, it can lead to serious health problems. Uncontrolled stress can raise blood pressure, suppress the immune system, increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, contribute to infertility, and speed up the aging process. The first step to improving emotional intelligence is to learn how to relieve stress.
How can emotional intelligence affect your mental health
uncontrolled stress can also impact mental health, making the person vulnerable to anxiety and depression. If the individual is unable to understand and manage emotions, she’ll be open to mood swings, while an inability to form strong relationships can leave the feeling of loneliness and isolation.
How can emotional intelligence affect your relationships
By understanding and managing emotions, an individual can express their feelings more clearly and understand others’ emotions better. This enhances communication and helps build stronger relationships, both in personal and professional settings.
How to Raise Your Emotional Intelligence?
- WE NEED TO BE ABLE TO BRING OUR EMOTIONS INTO BALANCE AT WILL, to have access to a wide range of choices and the ability to make good decisions.
- BY LEARNING TO STAY CONNECTED TO THE EMOTIONAL PART OF YOUR BRAIN, AS WELL AS THE RATIONAL
- Developing key skills for controlling and managing
overwhelming stress and becoming an effective communicator.
