Various tests have been developed to measure the degree of emotional intelligence a person has, characterized as an emotional quotient (EQ score). The instrument presented here is similar to ones that some scientists have used to assess people’s emotional intelligence. Although this contains just a sampling of items—and therefore, is not a definitive measure—completing this scale will give you a good sense of your own EQ.

   

Questions for Discussion

1. How successful were you at being able to predict the one response in each set of alternatives that reflected high emotional intelligence? (In other words, how closely did your responses to scoring point number 1 match the correct responses indicated in scoring point number 2?)
2. How did your EQ compare to what you thought it would be? How did it compare to those of other people in your class?
3. For item 7, why do you think the high EI answer was alternative “c” instead of “b”?
What does this scoring reveal about standing up for others as an aspect of emotional intelligence?

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Directions The items on the following scale describe difficult situations that might be encountered on the job. For each, select the one response that best indicates what you would be most likely to do in that situation. Scale 1. Someone with whom you work and who you consider to be a friend has borrowed one of your favorite screwdrivers. You asked him to return it to your toolbox, but so far he hasn't done so. - a. Who needs friends like this? I would end the friendship. - b. I'd ignore it. Keeping a friend is the most important thing.