Deck 45: Psychology in Action: Emotional Intelligence

Question 1

The ability to perceive,use,understand,and manage emotions is called

A)creative thinking.
B)emotional intelligence.
C)kinesic sensitivity.
D)intuition.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Regarding emotional intelligence,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)Emotionally intelligent people know how to calm down when they are angry and also know how to calm others.
B)Emotionally intelligent people enjoy their good fortune without announcing it to other in order not to make others jealous.
C)Emotionally intelligent people know what causes various emotions,what they mean,and how they affect their behavior.
D)Emotionally intelligent people use emotions to promote personal growth and improve relations with others.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

LaTara is very good at sensing what her friends are feeling,but she tends to have difficulty interpreting her own emotions.In terms of emotional intelligence,LaTara is able to exhibit

A)empathy but has difficulty perceiving her own emotions.
B)bidirectional communication but has difficulty exhibiting empathy.
C)emotional flexibility but has difficulty with emotional conceptualization.
D)bidirectional awareness but has difficulty with cognitions related to self-control.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Unlike alexithymic people,emotionally intelligent people

A)use objective,rational approaches to make decisions.
B)are aware and are able to recognize their own emotions.
C)focus on positive emotions and suppress negative emotions.
D)do all of these.

Question 5

Which statement is TRUE of emotionally intelligent people?

A)Emotionally intelligent people enjoy positive emotions,while treating negative emotions as an unwelcome misery.
B)Emotionally intelligent people who are faced with negative emotions do not seek help or burden others with their problems.
C)Emotionally intelligent people understand that negative emotions can provide valuable and constructive information.
D)Emotionally intelligent people appear to be happier because they have learned to quickly suppress their negative emotions.

Question 6

Empathy,self-control,self-awareness are skills that make up

A)creative problem-solving.
B)dogmatism.
C)intuition.
D)emotional intelligence.

Question 7

The "right" choices in life can only be defined by

A)utilizing extremely rational approaches.
B)trying to avoid negative consequences.
C)taking personal values,needs,and emotions into account.
D)using all of these.

Question 8

People with which of the following abilities tend to be more flexible,adaptable,and agreeable,and excel at life because they do not stifle their emotions nor overindulge them?

A)emotional intelligence
B)dogmatic pragmatism
C)kinesic sensitivity
D)creative intuition

Question 9

Lydia is good at "reading" facial expressions,tone of voice,and other signs of emotion in others and to sense what others are feeling.In terms of emotional intelligence,Lydia is exhibiting

A)congruence.
B)emotional conceptualization.
C)empathy.
D)bidirectional communication.

Question 10

When Elena experiences a negative emotion,such as anger,she usually recognizes it quickly and tries to analyze what caused this emotion,what it means,and how it has affected her behavior in the past.She then uses this information to enhance her thinking and decision making.Because Elena perceives,uses,and understands her emotions,we would say that she

A)is emotionally intelligent.
B)is intuitive.
C)is dogmatic.
D)has all of these characteristics.

Question 11

The Greek philosopher Aristotle had a recipe for handling relationships smoothly."Be angry with the right person,to the right degree,at the right time,for the right purpose,and in the right way." Psychologists Peter Salovey and John Mayer call such self-control

A)creative thinking.
B)emotional intelligence.
C)kinesic sensitivity.
D)intuition.

Question 12

Regarding emotional intelligence skills,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)Emotional intelligence involves an ability to manage your own emotions and those of others.
B)Those who are more self-aware are keenly sensitive to their own feelings.
C)Emotionally intelligent people treat negative emotions as unwelcome misery and try to suppress them as quickly as possible.
D)If you can remember how you reacted emotionally in the past,it can help you react better to new situations.

Question 13

According to your textbook,which of the following is one of the important skills related to emotional intelligence?

A)creativity
B)concept formation
C)empathy
D)directive communication

Question 14

Regarding emotional intelligence,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)Emotionally intelligent people have learned to suppress their negative emotions and indulge their positive ones.
B)The "right" choices in life can only be defined by taking personal values,needs,and emotions into account.
C)Extremely rational approaches to making choices can produce sensible but emotionally empty decisions.
D)Many valuable lessons can be learned from paying close attention to your emotions and to the emotions of others.

Question 15

Regarding emotional intelligence,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)Many valuable lessons can be learned from paying close attention to your emotions and to the emotions of others.
B)Emotional intelligence is the ability to consciously make your emotions work for you.
C)In many of life's circumstances,emotional intelligence is as important as one's IQ.
D)Emotionally intelligent people try to use the extremely rational approaches when making a decision.

Question 16

Jeanie tends to be comfortable in any situation and has the ability to make others feel the same way.She knows how to comfort her friends when they are feeling down,to encourage them in their struggles,and to share their joy when they succeed.Jeanie exhibits a great deal of

A)intuition.
B)kinesic sensitivity.
C)emotional intelligence.
D)creative thinking.

Question 17

When good fortune comes their way,emotionally intelligent people

A)enjoy their good fortune without announcing it to others.
B)share their news with others.
C)know the good fortune is fleeting and prepare themselves for a reversal of fortune.
D)enjoy their good fortune and assume that this is a stable situation.

Question 18

When we accept that emotions are an essential part of who we are and how we survive and that we can consciously make our emotions work for us,then we are said to be

A)emotionally creative.
B)emotionally intelligent.
C)emotionally sensitive.
D)intuitive.

Question 19

Kala is experiencing a great deal of emotional upheaval.Moreover,she is having difficulty in pinpointing why she is feeling so uncomfortable and whether she is feeling more anxious,depressed,or angry.Kala is low in

A)sociability.
B)congruence.
C)emotional intelligence.
D)emotional transference.

Question 20

Concerning emotional intelligence,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)In many of life circumstances,emotional intelligence is as important as IQ.
B)Poor emotional skills can lead to problems in marriage and parenting to poor physical health and can even ruin careers.
C)For children and teenagers,having poor emotional skills can contribute to depression,eating disorders,unwanted pregnancy,aggression,violent crime,and poor academic performance.
D)Emotionally intelligent people are less agreeable than people with low emotional skills because they are always trying to impress others.

Question 21

Negative emotions tend to

A)urge us to be creative.
B)broaden our focus.
C)narrow our focus.
D)encourage us to seek new experiences.

Question 22

In making the "right" choices in life,emotionally intelligent people typically use extremely rational approaches.

Question 23

Regarding emotional intelligence,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)Negative emotions tend to broaden our focus and encourage us to seek new experiences.
B)Happiness can be cultivated by using the strengths we already possess,including kindness,originality,humor,optimism,and generosity.
C)Negative emotions can provide valuable and constructive information,such as the need to mend a relationship or change one's direction in life.
D)A capacity for having positive emotions is a basic human strength,and cultivating good feelings is a part of emotional intelligence.

Question 24

A lack of emotional intelligence can ruin careers and sabotage achievement.

Question 25

The Greek philosopher Aristotle stated that a person should "be angry with the right person,to the right degree,at
the right time,for the right purpose,and in the right way," which psychologists Salovey and Mayer would describe as
__________.

Question 26

People who have the ability to amplify or restrain their emotions,depending on the situation,are

A)intuitive.
B)rational-emotive.
C)emotionally intelligent.
D)divergent thinkers.

Question 27

Discuss how emotionally intelligent people perceive,use,understand,and manage their emotions.

Question 28

Using strengths that we already possess,such as kindness,originality,humor,optimism,and generosity,can help us to cultivate .

Question 29

The benefits of experiencing positive emotions,such as joy and happiness,include

A)allowing us to be content with the status quo.
B)encouraging personal growth and social connection.
C)stimulating the frontal lobes to suppress the fear response of the amygdala.
D)all of these.

Question 30

Negative emotions tend to broaden our focus,while positive emotions tend to narrow our focus.

Question 31

Emotions that are associated with actions that helped our ancestors save their lives are our emotions.

A)unconscious
B)negative
C)positive
D)suppressed

Question 32

Positive emotions tend to

A)create dangerous situations.
B)broaden our focus.
C)narrow our focus.
D)make us content with the status quo.

Question 33

Erin is good at "reading" facial expressions,tone of voice,and other signs of emotion in others and to sense what
others are feeling.In terms of emotional intelligence,Erin is exhibiting .

Question 34

Emotions that are associated with actions that helped our ancestors save their lives,but can which tend to narrow our focus during decision-making are our emotions.

Question 35

When good fortune comes their way,people who are emotionally intelligent share the news with others.

Question 36

Being emotionally skilled can make us more flexible,adaptable,agreeable,and emotionally mature.

Question 37

In making choices,sensible but emotionally empty decisions tend to be made if one uses extremely approaches.

Question 38

Regarding emotional intelligence,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)Avoiding and suppressing negative emotions is a part of emotional intelligence.
B)Cultivating positive emotions is a part of emotional intelligence.
C)Positive emotions tend to broaden one's focus,while negative emotions tend to narrow one's focus.
D)Strengths we possess,such as kindness,originality,humor,optimism,and generosity,are natural buffers against misfortune and can help people live more positive,genuinely happy lives.

Question 39

Emotions that create an urge to play,to be creative,to explore,and to savor life are our emotions.

A)unconscious
B)negative
C)positive
D)suppressed