Emotional Intelligence Quiz

Instructions: Honestly answer the following questions to determine your emotional intelligence.

1. Two of your friends are fighting so you…

(A) Let them vent their emotions to you (B) Avoid both of them until the fight is over (C) Try to help them understand each other's point of view

2. Your friend tells you she has suffered a miscarriage. How do you respond?

(A) Allow your friend to express her feelings and offer your support (B) Convince her to go out with some friends to get her mind off it (C) Spend time with her, but avoid talking about her loss

3. When you are facing an unpleasant task, you tend to…

(A) Make a plan and work on it a little each day (B) Get it over with as soon as possible (C) Not do it at all (D) Put it off until the last minute

4. Your daughter throws a fit when you tell her she cannot have candy at the store. You…

(A) Let her cry and try to ignore it (B) Talk to her about how she is feeling (C) Buy her the candy to get her to quiet down

5. During a heated argument, I am more likely to...

(A) Shut down and stop responding to the other person (B) Confront the other person and calmly explain my point of view (C) Find a compromise that we both can agree on

6. You are already overworked when your boss assigns you another big project. How do you feel?

(A) Depressed and sure that you can never finish it all (B) Excited and eager to take on the challenge (C) Anxious about getting all the work done

7. Which of the following statements best describes you?

(A) I have an easy time making friends and getting to know new people (B) I have to really get to know someone before they become a true friend (C) I find it difficult to make friends

8. You get a bad grade on an assignment you put a lot of effort into. How do you deal?

(A) Decide the class is stupid and stop putting forth your best efforts (B) Think about ways you could have improved the project (C) Confront the professor and ask for a better grade

9. Your co-worker has an annoying habit that seems to get worse every day. You...

(A) Tell your co-worker what is bothering you (B) Ignore it and hope it goes away (C) Complain to your boss

10. You are feeling overwhelmed by a situation. What do you do?

(A) Talk to a friend or family member about it (B) Try to relax and calm yourself down (C) Avoid the situation altogether

Scoring:

Mostly A's: You have high emotional intelligence. You are able to understand and regulate your own emotions, empathize with others, and build and maintain healthy relationships.

Mostly B's: You have moderate emotional intelligence. You may sometimes struggle to understand or manage your emotions or empathize with others. However, you are generally able to build and maintain healthy relationships.

Mostly C's: You may have low emotional intelligence. You may have difficulty understanding or managing your emotions, empathizing with others, and building and maintaining healthy relationships.

Remember, emotional intelligence is a skill that can be learned and improved over time. If you feel that you are low on emotional intelligence, there are many resources available to help you develop these skills.