EQ: Emotional Quotient
June 27, 2008 – 11:01 pm
What is EQ?
Emotional Quotient, EQ, is a studying field of psychology. EQ is the description of the way that people use to understand each other, their approach to one self and to the others. There is no exact description of emotional intelligence, the most famous one is that: “the ability to monitor one’s own and others’ feelings and emotions, to discriminate among them and to use this information to guide one’s thinking and actions.” by Peter Salovey and John D. Mayer.
IQ and EQ
The concept goes with IQ; however they are very different, EQ is a current studying field compared with IQ, and they deal with different things. IQ shows the intelligence level with some problems and rules, EQ is quite different, and it is about the psychological side of human. IQ gives a certain result that can not be changed with time, EQ score can be changed, developed, the relationship between emotional data and intelligence is quite unclear, so there are many different claims on emotional intelligence. Some scientists claim that EQ is changeable, while some others claim just the opposite.
EQ and Life
The contribution of intelligence quotient and emotional one to the life, their impact on success of a person is always argued; but it is accepted that having high score of IQ is not the guarantee of success or happiness. Emotional quotient is a clear indication of successful life; think of a person who is self confident, happy, successful, talented, even if her/his IQ score is low s/he would most probably lead a good life. People, who know the limit of their emotions and social skills, are happier and more productive in life.
Models of EQ
There is not exact definition or model of emotional quotient; however three major models are used widespread. These are:
- Ability based model
- Trait model
- Mixed models
Ability based model: This model sees emotion as a way to personal development. Emotions make a person realize the environment. Every human being figure out knowledge differently and relates it with emotions. Perceiving, using, understanding and managing emotions are steps of this model.
Trait model: Trait model is related with ability based one, this model identifies the recognition, processing, and using emotional data.
Mixed models: There are some mixed models, ways of them are all different, Goleman model, and the bar on model are just two of these models.
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