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Emotional Intelligence Test - Sample Report

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This emotional intelligence test consists of two parts; a self-report portion and an ability portion. The test assesses your capacity to: recognize your own emotions and those of others; understand how best to motivate yourself; become close to others; and manage your own feelings and those of others.

Overall Results
IQ score = 116
Percentile score = 86

116

Your score on this assessment is reasonably good, but there is some room for improvement. Overall, you are fairly skilled at understanding and dealing with emotions. Review the rest of your results to know which areas you most need to work on developing - awareness is key to helping you find the motivation to improve.

Emotional Intelligence Test - Sample Report

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"What really matters for success, character, happiness and life long achievements is a definite set of emotional skills - your EQ - not just purely cognitive abilities that are measured by conventional IQ tests." - Daniel Goleman, Ph.D.

In the late 1990's, emotional intelligence (EIQ) was one of the hottest buzz-phrases in contemporary psychology. In the business world, it became a hot topic, largely due to one author's claim that a high EIQ was one of the best predictors of success in the workplace. In his 1995 book, Emotional Intelligence, Why it Can Matter More than IQ, author Daniel Goleman used an early definition by researcher Peter Salovey which stated that the construct of EIQ includes knowing one's emotions, emotional self-control, motivation and persistence, recognizing emotions of others, and successfully handling relationships. Goleman made some very strong statements in his book, including the suggestion that EIQ is one of the main keys to success in life. He implied that emotional intelligence is at the root of many of life's puzzles. Why are some smart people unsuccessful? Why do certain individuals strike out at others in a violent manner? Why so some excel at managing others while others struggle? He hinted that EIQ was an answer to all these, and many others, of life's questions.

Since the birth of the concept in a 1985 thesis by Wayne Leon Payne, researchers have been working to discover what factors play a part in emotional intelligence. Many conceptions of emotional intelligence are divided into two main parts; aspects related to understanding and dealing with one's own emotions, and those related to understanding the emotions of others and handling social interactions. For many prominent EIQ researchers, including most notably Goleman and Reuven Bar-on, the construct also includes broader traits such as motivation, interpersonal and other personal attributes (this is often called a mixed model). For others, including Peter Salovey and John Meyer and their colleagues, the latest models of EIQ are strictly related to the test-taker's abilities in this area (often called an ability model). Like the classical notion of intelligence, they feel that emotional intelligence is a cognitive ability that can be accurately and concretely defined and measured.

Three main options exist in terms of how to assess EIQ:

Assess the related skills as you would traditional intelligence, with questions where the goal is to select the best answer. This method works best with the ability model of emotional intelligence.
Evaluate these skills through self-report, where the test-takers answer according to what they most likely would do in a variety of situations. This works best with the mixed model of emotional intelligence.
Create an assessment that combines these two techniques, and therefore utilizes both the ability model and the mixed model of EIQ, while helping to overcome potential problems of both.

It appears that the mixed models and the ability methods of evaluating EIQ do not assess exactly the same thing. In fact, Mayer and Salovey themselves found that their assessment shares only 10% of the variance with Bar-on's self-report measure of emotional intelligence (Mayer, Caruso, Salovey, 2000). This means that while they may be somewhat related, there is not enough overlap to justify using only one or the other. Since self-report and ability measures can be seen as distinct elements, our assessment will include both forms but report scores for both separately. Both types of measures have been shown to have predictive value in different areas in a large number of studies, so using both can create a measure that is effective in measuring success in a variety of areas.

Our definition of emotional intelligence is Mayer et al.'s (1999) definition:

Emotional intelligence refers to an ability to recognize the meanings of emotions and their relationships, and to reason and problem-solve on the basis of them. Emotional intelligence is involved in the capacity to perceive emotions, assimilate emotion-related feelings, understand the information of those emotions, and manage them (p. 267). We chose to assess this construct using both self-report questions and ability questions.

Emotional Intelligence Test - Sample Report

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Overall Results
IQ score = 116
Percentile score = 86

116

Emotional Identification, Perception, and Expression

77

Emotional Self-awareness

80

Awareness of Strengths and Limitations

84

Comfort with Emotions

80

Recognition of Other's Emotions

71

Emotional Facilitation of Thought

83

Rumination

20

Problem-Solving

100

Positive Mindset

80

Emotional Reflection

84

Values Integrity

72

Emotional Understanding

71

Emotional Integration

79

Conflict Management Knowledge

58

Empathy

80

Social Insight

68

Emotional Management

79

Impulse Control

80

Self-Control

84

Resilience/Hardiness

88

Coping Skills

80

Self-Motivation

84

Striving

78

Emotional Selectivity

75

Adaptable Social Skills

84

Conflict Resolution Behavior

58

Ego Maturity

82

Assertiveness

80

Self-esteem

80

Contentment

80

Independence

80

Flexibility

88

Emotional Intelligence Test - Sample Report

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detailed results

strengths & limitations

advice

Overall Results (score 116)

Ability to recognize and understand basic emotions, and handle them productively.

Your score on this assessment is reasonably good, but there is some room for improvement. Overall, you are fairly skilled at understanding and dealing with emotions. Review the rest of your results to know which areas you most need to work on developing - awareness is key to helping you find the motivation to improve.

Emotional Identification, Perception, and Expression (score 77)

Ability to characterize emotions in oneself and in others.

You are reasonably skilled when it comes to the core ability of identifying, perceiving and expressing emotions in yourself and others. There is still, however, room for growth. Overall, your skills in this area of emotional intelligence aid you in the process of reading others, understanding how they feel, and effectively identifying your own emotions. These skills form the basis of your ability to relate to the emotions of others as well as well as your ability to understand yourself. Review the results below for further information on areas that could use further improvement.

You are typically in tune with your emotions, and are able to identify your true feelings.
You seem to have a solid understanding of your strengths and limitations. You generally know what you are good at and where you struggle, and plan your life accordingly.
You are comfortable dealing with emotions in general.
You were relatively successful on the recognition of emotions aspect of the test; however, you seemed to have had some difficulty occasionally.

Emotional Facilitation of Thought (score 83)

Ability/Willingness to use feelings constructively; to let them guide you.

You are well aware of the guiding potential of your emotions, and usually tune in to your feelings as a means to direct your judgment, reasoning, and actions. Emotional Facilitation of Thought reflects the capacity to use emotions to figure out the aspects of a situation that don't lend themselves too easily to logic (e.g. when making decisions in ambiguous situations). When you use this internal guidance system in addition to cognitive processes, you are better able to view situations from different angles. Read through the breakdown of results below for more information about this core ability, and areas where improvement is suggested.

You do not have a tendency to ruminate about your problems. Make sure however, that you give an issue in your life the thought and consideration it needs.
You approach challenges, setbacks and obstacles to what you want proactively, and in a manner that is conducive to effective resolution.
You are generally a positive, hopeful person.
When evaluating an issue in your life, you seem to be someone who usually "feels your way" through a situation.
You sometimes act in accordance with who you are and what you believe in, although this can be a challenge for you occasionally.

Emotional Understanding (score 71)

Ability to understand and analyze emotions, and solve emotional problems.

In order to take appropriate action in emotionally-charged situations, you need to be able to assess and analyze the complex and mixed emotions that come into play. Feelings affect thoughts and behavior, so a lack of emotional understanding can result in serious social missteps. This is not likely to happen to you very often. You seem to be reasonably capable of assessing and analyzing emotions in order to take appropriate action. Further improvement is still recommended however. Review the detailed results below for more information.

You performed reasonably well on the emotional integration part of the test - there a few questions you seem to have struggled on. You likely understand the profoundness of emotions, and how they play a role and impact everyday tasks in life. However, your depth of understanding could probably improve further.
When it came to choosing the best approach someone should take to resolve a conflict, you sometimes chose a good approach, but your performance in this area was still not very good.
You are a fairly empathetic person, and will try as much as possible to place yourself in other people's shoes.
When it comes to being socially insightful your skills are reasonably good. Continued improvement is suggested, however.

Emotional Management (score 79)

Ability to take responsibility for one's emotions.

You are someone who usually takes responsibility for your emotions, although you could strive to be more consistent. Emotions are not always under our control - we feel what we feel. However, how we react to situations is under our control, which means that we need to take responsibility for our actions even in times when emotions are volatile. When you make it a point to manage your emotions, you are better able to deal with situations or people that tend to make you feel upset. Review the breakdown of your results below and work on areas that need improvement.

You are typically able to control your impulses. On most occasions, you will consider the full consequences of your actions before doing something.
You are typically very poised and in control of your emotions. You are usually able to self-monitor your thoughts and feelings, and regulate/adjust your behavior in response.
You are quite resilient. You can pick yourself up after experiencing a setback, perhaps more quickly than most others.
You possess good coping skills. High-pressure, high-stress situations may not be the most ideal circumstances for you, but you will likely be able to cope.
You are a self-motivated person. Most of the time, you are able to encourage and motivate yourself to try hard and do your best.
You are typically open to learning new things, although you may hesitate occasionally, perhaps if you feel the new skill or knowledge is particularly challenging.
You are generally able to not "sweat the small stuff", although it can take effort at times to let go of minor problems or things that you can't change.
You are usually able to adjust your social behavior to the situation. You can typically deal with a variety of social situations and personalities.
You may have every intention of resolving conflict in the most ideal way, but it can sometimes be a challenge for you when an issue hits close to home. Overall, your personal approach to resolving conflict needs some improvement.

Ego Maturity (score 82)

Attaining emotional growth and maturity.

The Ego Maturity scale refers to a group of traits that encompass emotional maturity - a level in which a person is fully comfortable with whom he/she is and possesses a strong and healthy sense of self. While this may be shaped by life experiences, as emotional intelligence develops and expands, so too will our ego mature.

You have almost fully attained ego maturity. There may be an aspect or two of your personality that you can still develop and evolve, but overall, you have grown quite a bit as a person. Refer to the results below for more details.

You are comfortable asserting yourself, and will do so on most occasions.
You possess a healthy level of self-esteem. You believe that your opinions, skills and abilities have value and in general you have a positive view of yourself.
You seem to be quite content with your life. There are likely several aspects that you are happy with thus far.
You strive to act independently, based on your own feelings and desires. You will rarely turn to others for input (unless it's for an objective opinion), or let them dictate what you should do.
You are a fairly flexible person.

Emotional Intelligence Test - Sample Report

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intro

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detailed results

strengths & limitations

advice

The following is a summarized version of your results, categorized as Strengths, Potential Strengths, and Limitation.

Strengths

·	You are emotionally self-aware

·	You are aware of your strengths and weaknesses

·	You are comfortable with emotions in general

·	You are doing well in the area of Emotional Facilitation of Thought

·	Your approach to problem solving is conducive to resolution

·	You have a positive mindset

·	You are empathetic

·	You possess good impulse control

·	You show good self-control

·	You show resilience/hardiness

·	You possess healthy coping skills

·	You are self-motivated

·	You are able/willing to adapt your social skills to the circumstances around you

·	You are assertive

·	You have a healthy level of self-esteem

·	You seem to be quite content

·	You are able to act independently

·	You are flexible

Potential Strengths

·	You have a satisfactory emotional IQ level

·	You are doing reasonably well in the area of Emotional Identification, Perception, and Expression

·	You were sometimes able to recognize the emotions depicted on the test

·	You do not ruminate excessively, which is good, but you also may not give things sufficient thought

·	You sometimes act in accordance with your values

·	You are doing reasonably well in the area of Emotional Understanding

·	You performed relatively well on the emotional integration aspect of the test

·	You are somewhat socially insightful

·	You are doing reasonably well in the area of Emotional Management

·	You are moderately driven towards further self-development

·	You are sometimes able to let go/rise above minor issues

Limitations

·	You did not always choose the most ideal form of resolution for others' conflict situations on the test

·	The manner in which YOU would resolve conflict situations on the test were not always the most beneficial

The man considered as the "father of modern positive psychology", Martin Seligman, believes that pessimism is harmful to our health because it lowers our immunity.