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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 = 65
Percentile score = 1

65

Your score on this assessment is not strong. This is a major concern because this test was designed to flag those individuals who might have severe limitations in understanding their own emotions and those of others. This area can certainly be improved with effort; however, for some people, it is difficult to improve without help. Seeking guidance from a professional (psychologist, psychiatrist, social worker, etc.) would probably be a great start to improving. On a positive note, awareness is key to helping you find the motivation to improve in this area, and knowing which areas you most need to work on developing.

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 = 65
Percentile score = 1

65

Emotional Identification, Perception, and Expression

39

Emotional Self-awareness

24

Awareness of Strengths and Limitations

40

Comfort with Emotions

0

Recognition of Other's Emotions

67

Emotional Facilitation of Thought

30

Rumination

100

Problem-Solving

18

Positive Mindset

46

Emotional Reflection

18

Values Integrity

68

Emotional Understanding

47

Emotional Integration

41

Conflict Management Knowledge

42

Empathy

53

Social Insight

50

Emotional Management

53

Impulse Control

72

Self-Control

26

Resilience/Hardiness

44

Coping Skills

88

Self-Motivation

26

Striving

55

Emotional Selectivity

50

Adaptable Social Skills

80

Conflict Resolution Behavior

37

Ego Maturity

31

Assertiveness

40

Self-esteem

14

Contentment

42

Independence

24

Flexibility

36

Emotional Intelligence Test - Sample Report

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intro

graphs

detailed results

strengths & limitations

advice

Overall Results (score 65)

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

Your score on this assessment is not strong. This is a major concern because this test was designed to flag those individuals who might have severe limitations in understanding their own emotions and those of others. This area can certainly be improved with effort; however, for some people, it is difficult to improve without help. Seeking guidance from a professional (psychologist, psychiatrist, social worker, etc.) would probably be a great start to improving. On a positive note, awareness is key to helping you find the motivation to improve in this area, and knowing which areas you most need to work on developing.

Emotional Identification, Perception, and Expression (score 39)

Ability to characterize emotions in oneself and in others.

Your results indicate that you need to work on improving the skills that can help you identify, perceive and express emotions in yourself and others. Difficulties in this area of emotional intelligence can hinder your ability to read others, to understand how they feel, and to effectively identify your own emotions. Lacking these skills could mean that you struggle to relate to others and may sometimes even question why you yourself behave the way you do. Review the results below for further information in order to identify where improvement is recommended.

You are out of touch with your emotions, and frequently fail to identify your true feelings.
You do not seem to be very aware of your strengths and limitations. You don't fully understand what you are capable of, and may under-estimate or over-estimate your abilities, depending on the situation.
You seem to be extremely uncomfortable 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 30)

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

You consider yourself a logical, rational person, rarely tuning into your emotions to guide your thoughts and decisions, even subconsciously. The core ability of Emotional Facilitation of Thought reflects the capacity to evaluate and effectively use your emotions as a guide for your judgment, reasoning, and actions. In essence, rather than dismissing emotions, they are used 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). According to your results, however, you don't take advantage of the guiding potential that your emotions offer. Review the breakdown below of your results for more information.

You have a very strong tendency to ruminate.
Your approach to deal with challenges, setbacks and obstacles to what you want isn't conducive to effective resolution.
It is often a struggle for you to stay positive.
When evaluating an issue in your life, you are not someone who thinks about the emotional side of things.
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 47)

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

Feelings affect thoughts and behavior. Therefore, 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. Regrettably, this area is problematic for you, and your difficulties with emotional understanding are likely to result in serious social missteps. Review the detailed results below for more information.

You appear to struggle quite a bit with emotional integration. You may often struggle to grasp the true depth of emotion, how complicated a feeling can be, and how it can play a role and impact everyday tasks in life.
When it came to choosing the best approach someone should take to resolve a conflict, you performance in this area was generally not very good.
You are somewhat empathetic, but you either don't put empathy into practice often enough, or you still struggle to fully place yourself in someone else's shoes.
When it comes to taking context into consideration when making judgments about other people's emotions or behavior, you appear to struggle at times.

Emotional Management (score 53)

Ability to take responsibility for one's emotions.

You are not always emotionally responsible. 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. It goes without saying that inconsistent emotional management can result in a number of problems socially, psychologically, and professionally. Review the breakdown of your results below and work on the areas identified as problematic.

You are generally able to control your impulses, although this can occasionally be a challenge for you. You will consider the consequences of your actions before doing something, but won't always do so consistently.
When faced with difficult or emotionally-charged situations, it seems to be quite a challenge for you to maintain your composure. Your emotional control and poise is extremely limited.
Your degree of resilience is limited at best. You are likely to struggle to pick yourself up after experiencing a setback.
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 have a lot of difficulty encouraging and motivating yourself to try hard and do your best.
You are somewhat open to learning new things - perhaps depending upon how much effort it will require, and whether you find the new skills or knowledge useful or interesting.
You sometimes have trouble letting 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.
Your personal approach to resolving conflict needs is not really conducive to resolution - improvement is needed.

Ego Maturity (score 31)

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.

There are aspects of your personality where there is room for growth and change. In essence, you still have room to grow as a person. Refer to the results below for more details about areas that you can focus on developing further.

On most occasions, you have trouble asserting yourself. You likely have difficulty saying no very often, standing up for yourself, or commanding respect from others.
Your self-esteem is very low. You place very little value on yourself, your skills, and your assets.
Your level of satisfaction with life is rather low.
Acting independently, making decisions of your own accord and based on your own feelings, is very difficult for you.
You are not a very flexible person. When things are not as you want them to be, you are unlikely to be accommodating very often.

Emotional Intelligence Test - Sample Report

summary

intro

graphs

detailed results

strengths & limitations

advice

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

Strengths

·	You possess healthy coping skills

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

Potential Strengths

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

·	You sometimes act in accordance with your values

·	Your impulse control is satisfactory

Limitations

·	Your overall emotional IQ needs improvement

·	Improvement is required in the area of Emotional Identification, Perception, and Expression

·	Your emotional self-awareness is limited

·	You don't seem to be entirely aware of your strengths and weaknesses

·	You are not very comfortable with emotions in general

·	Improvement is required in the area of Emotional Facilitation of Thought

·	You have a tendency to ruminate excessively

·	Your approach to problem solving is not always conducive to resolution

·	Your mindset could stand to be more positive

·	Improvement is required in the area of Emotional Understanding

·	You struggled with the emotional integration aspect of the test

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

·	Your ability to empathize needs improvement

·	Your social insight ability limited

·	Improvement is required in the area of Emotional Management

·	Your self-control needs improvement

·	Your resilience/hardiness needs further development

·	You are not very self-motivated

·	You don't seem to be enthusiastically interested in striving for further self-development

·	You seem to have difficulty rising above minor issues and annoyances

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

·	You are not very assertive

·	Your self-esteem needs to be strengthened

·	You do not seem to be very content

·	You seem to struggle to act independently

·	Your flexibility is limited

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.