What's your EQ
What's your EQ
An individual difference that has recently received a great deal of interest is emotional
intelligence (EQ). You can assess your EQ by using the following scale.
Instructions
Using a scale of 1 through 4, where
1 = strongly disagree,
2 = somewhat disagree,
3 = somewhat agree, and
4 = strongly agree,
respond to the 32 statements.
_____ 1. I know when to speak about my personal problems to others.
_____ 2. When I’m faced with obstacles, I remember times I faced similar obstacles and
overcame them.
_____ 3. I expect that I will do well on most things.
_____ 4. Other individuals find it easy to confide in me.
_____ 5. I find it easy to understand the nonverbal messages of other individuals.
_____ 6. Some of the major events of my life have led me to reevaluate what is important and
not important.
_____ 7. When my mood changes, I see new possibilities.
_____ 8. Emotions are one of the things that make life worth living.
_____ 9. I am aware of my emotions as I experience them.
_____ 10. I expect good things to happen.
_____ 11. I like to share my emotions with other individuals.
_____ 12. When I experience a positive emotion, I know how to make it last.
_____ 13. I arrange events others enjoy.
_____ 14. I seek out activities that make me happy.
_____ 15. I am aware of the nonverbal messages I send to others.
_____ 16. I present myself in a way that makes a good impression on others.
_____ 17. When I am in a positive mood, solving problems is easy for me.
_____ 18. By looking at facial expressions, I can recognize the emotions that others are feeling.
_____ 19. I know why my emotions change.
_____ 20. When I am in a positive mood, I am able to come up with new ideas.
_____ 21. I have control over my emotions.
_____ 22. I easily recognize my emotions as I experience them.
_____ 23. I motivate myself by imagining a good outcome to the tasks I do.
_____ 24. I compliment others when they have done something well.
_____ 25. I am aware of the nonverbal messages other individuals send.
_____ 26. When another person tells me about an important event in his or her life, I almost feel
as though I have experienced this event myself.
_____ 27. When I feel a change in emotions, I tend to come up with new ideas.
_____ 28. When I am faced with a challenge, I usually rise to the occasion.
_____ 29. I know what other individuals are feeling just by looking at them.
_____ 30. I help other individuals feel better when they are down.
_____ 31. I use good moods to help myself keep trying in the face of obstacles.
_____ 32. I can tell how individuals are feeling by listening to the tone of their voices.