Scales Of Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence ( E.M.) is the ability of an individual to detect both their own emotions and the emotions of others and use this information to guide their actions and adapt to the environment around them. Although skepticised by some scientists today, it is mostly accepted as an actual intelligence rating equivalent to the IQ scale. Emotional intelligence was first talked about , and used , in the 1990’s by Daniel Goleman (a scientific journalist ). Since then, it has been regarded as just important to success in life as I.Q.

There are many different scales of Emotional Intelligence. The two most common being Ability EI and Trait Emotional intelligence both based off of Goleman's original scale. Trait EI is based on one's behavioral dispositions and self perceived abilities; it is measured through self identification. Ability emotional intelligence is an individual's ability to process emotional information and use it to navigate the social environment it is measured by success in previously stated endeavors. Ability and Trait emotional intelligence are the most common scales used in America and Europe and are commonly measured by schools/jobs to test their students or employees natural ability to react in situations that would involve them using their emotions. In a situation such as a business deal

It is usually lacking in those that were raised in abusive homes or who were in situations of great stress at a young age. These early life occurrences can lead to a lack of empathy of aggressive reactions that are linked to a low emotional intelligence however it can be taught through steady perseverance and hard work by those that actually wish to improve theirs. Classes that can help are anger managment classes of talking with a psychologist that can help target what areas you are having trouble