Critics Question Whether Emotional Intelligence Is a Type of Intelligence

Critics question whether emotional intelligence is a type of intelligence as opposed to emotional competence as they argue it is not a mental ability. Proponents of emotional intelligence counter that:

A) emotional intelligence is adaptive and therefore should be considered a form of intelligence.
B) the ability to reflect on emotions is a mental ability.
C) emotional intelligence is an innate skill and therefore should be considered a form of intelligence.
D) emotional intelligence is both a mental ability and adaptive.