Question 1

According to Goleman (1995a, 1995b, 1998; Goleman et al., 2002), people who have high emotional intelligence quotients (EQs) are more likely than people with lower EQs to create satisfying relationships, to be comfortable with themselves, and to work effectively with others.

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Goleman's research on emotional intelligence (EQ) suggests that individuals with higher EQs are better at managing their own emotions and understanding others', which leads to more satisfying relationships, self-comfort, and effectiveness in teamwork.

Question 2

According to the perceptual view of emotions, what occurs second?

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The perceptual view of emotions suggests that emotions are triggered by the perception of an event, which is followed by the interpretation of the event and the labeling of the response.

Question 3

According to the cognitive labeling view of emotions, what occurs first?

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Question 4

Research has found that conventional IQ accounts for no more than 25% of success on the job, whether the job is copier repairperson, CEO, or scientist.

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Research in the field of psychology, particularly studies on emotional intelligence, has shown that conventional measures of intelligence (IQ) predict only a small portion of success in a job. Factors such as emotional intelligence, social skills, and other personal characteristics play a significant role in job performance across various roles.

Question 5

Feeling rules define the emotional meaning of situations.

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Question 6

Tasha thinks that it is her fault that her son is acting up in school. She feels guilty for not being a good mother. She constantly does her son's homework for him to make it up to him. Tasha is suffering from which fallacy?

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Tasha is demonstrating the fallacy of taking responsibility for others by blaming herself for her son's behavior and trying to compensate by doing his homework. This fallacy involves assuming responsibility for the actions or feelings of others, which is evident in her belief that she is at fault for her son's actions and her attempt to "make it up" to him.

Question 7

The typical effects of suffering from the fallacy of helplessness are resignation and depression.

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The fallacy of helplessness involves believing one has less control over their life circumstances than they actually do, often leading to feelings of resignation and depression as individuals feel powerless to change their situation.

Question 8

According to the perceptual view of emotions, what occurs right before the response?

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According to the perceptual view of emotions, the perception of an event occurs before the response.

Question 9

According to the cognitive labeling view of emotions, what occurs second?

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According to the cognitive labeling theory, the sequence is: external event, physiological response, label for response, and then interpreted emotion.

Question 10

Emotional intelligence is essentially understanding your own feelings.

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Emotional intelligence involves not only understanding your own feelings but also managing them, recognizing and understanding others' emotions, and managing relationships effectively.

Question 11

The cognitive labeling view of emotions regards emotions as instinctual responses to external stimuli.

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The cognitive labeling view of emotions suggests that emotions are determined by how we cognitively appraise or interpret events and stimuli, not just instinctual responses.

Question 12

Emotional intelligence includes more than being in touch with your feelings.

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Emotional intelligence also involves understanding and managing your emotions, recognizing and influencing the emotions of others, and developing empathy and social skills.

Question 13

Expressing feelings is always advisable.

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Expressing feelings is not always advisable as it depends on the context, the relationship between the individuals involved, and the potential impact of expressing those feelings. In some situations, expressing feelings can lead to misunderstandings, conflicts, or harm, especially if not done thoughtfully or appropriately.

Question 14

A person who controls outward expression of his or her feelings but does not control the inner feelings is engaging in deep acting.

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Deep acting involves an individual's attempt to control not just the outward expression of their emotions but also their inner feelings to align with expected emotions.

Question 15

Matt wants to join a fraternity, but he thinks that no one will like him. He believes that if he joins a fraternity, he won't make any friends. Matt is suffering from which fallacy?

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Question 16

Recently, scholars' tracking of adolescent girls' bullying shows that many young girls engage in social aggression toward other boys, and they do so using distinctly feminine rules for expressing aggression.

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The statement incorrectly suggests that adolescent girls primarily target boys with social aggression, whereas research typically shows that girls often engage in relational aggression towards other girls, following social dynamics and norms.

Question 17

Historian Barbara Rosenwein calls the groups we identify with "emotional environments" because they teach us how to understand and express emotions.

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Question 18

In some African tribes, death is regarded as a cause to celebrate a person's passage to a better form of life.

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In many African cultures, death is seen as a transition to another realm or a better form of existence, and thus, it is often celebrated with elaborate rituals and ceremonies to honor the deceased's journey.

Question 19

Lacy is constantly dissatisfied with herself. She wants to get plastic surgery to get rid of her huge nose and fat thighs. Lacy is suffering from which fallacy?

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Lacy's dissatisfaction with herself and her desire for plastic surgery to fix perceived flaws is an example of the perfection fallacy, where an individual believes they must be perfect and any flaw is unacceptable.

Question 20

Chase wants to have an environmental friendly campus. He is constantly trying to change the recycling program on campus. He has been fixated on finding more efficient ways to conserve energy that he won't sleep. Chase is suffering from which fallacy?

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Chase is fixated on finding more efficient ways to conserve energy that he won't sleep. This is an example of an obsession with shoulds, as Chase feels that he should be able to find the perfect solution to the problem of energy conservation.

Quiz 7: Emotions and Communication