AP PSYCHOLOGY

COGNITION

THINKING AND LANGUAGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
the concept of emotional intelligence is most likely to be criticized for
A
lacking definitional clarity
B
being indistinguishable from analytical intelligence
C
being difficult to measure reliably
D
extending the definition of intelligence to an overly broad range of skills
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Critics argue that EI isn’t really intelligence in the same way that someone with a high IQ might be proficient at processing information or solving problems.

Detailed explanation-2: -One of the primary criticisms of the theoretical foundation of EQ is the assumption made within certain models of EQ that Emotional Intelligence is a form of true intelligence.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is emotional intelligence or EQ? Emotional intelligence (otherwise known as emotional quotient or EQ) is the ability to understand, use, and manage your own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges and defuse conflict.

Detailed explanation-4: -Most of the experts agreed that there is scientific evidence for emotional intelligence. This is because EI scores can predict other measurable outcomes, in a similar way to IQ. High ability EI has been shown to correlate with positive relationships and career success.

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