AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

PREDICTING INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
People with high EQs would be likely to
A
pursue high-paying occupations.
B
complete college.
C
find jobs well suited to their individual strengths.
D
be creative problem solvers.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -High emotional intelligence is an asset in many jobs. The best fit may be jobs requiring “emotional labor” such as social work or nursing.

Detailed explanation-2: -According to Daniel Goleman, having high emotional intelligence is the major predictor of success in the workplace. People with high EQ are good communicators, they check their stress levels, overcome challenges easily and they remain calm in stressful situations.

Detailed explanation-3: -Those who have a high EQ are highly in tune with both their own emotions and the emotions of those around them. They can recognize and understand the various feelings that sweep through them and are able to appropriately manage them.

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