Goleman's emotional intelligence test

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SELF-AWARENESS. Self-assertion

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You meet a schoolmate you haven’t seen in a while. You never really liked each other, but now the friend wants to meet and talk. What do you do?

I say yes and then go reluctantly, because I don’t know how to refuse.

I say yes and then text him or her at the very last minute that I can’t make it.

I say that I’m very busy now but I will call him or her soon.

I say straight away that it’s not a good idea.

I’m looking forward to the meeting, people may change in so many years.

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SELF-AWARENESS. Values.

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Describing yourself, you’d say that you are:

definitely a pessimist.

a moderate pessimist.

a realist.

a moderate optimist.

definitely an optimist.

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SELF-AWARENESS. Self-confidence.

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What do you do when you feel you don't get the appreciation you deserve?

I demand what's my due.

I talk about my values in a discreet way.

It depends on how confident I feel in a given situation.

I back away without fighting.

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SELF-REGULATION. Stress and pressure.

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There’s a conflict building up and the pressure is rising. How do you handle it?

I try to keep my distance and minimise the tension.

I’m upset, but I control myself and try to achieve a compromise.

I’m afraid that my reaction will be too intense.

I’m scary and I wish the ground would swallow me up.

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SELF-REGULATION. Managing emotions.

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Imagine you're the man in the picture. What do you do?

I'm so embarrassed I want the ground to swallow me up.

I start to cry.

I look around and wonder what happened.

I start yelling at the people around me.

I become aggressive.

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SELF-REGULATION. Managing impulses.

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It's the end of the month and you don't have much money left. You're in a shop. Suddenly, you notice something you really, really want. What do you do?

I control myself. I will wait for the payday.

I'm not sure what to do, I'm trying to find a way to get it somehow, but most probably I will control myself.

I borrow some money from my friends.

I'm buying it! Life's so short, I'll worry later!

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MOTIVATION. Consistency.

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You have a great idea, but others react critically when you describe it. What do you do?

I stick to my vision - I know I may have found a golden goose!

I listen to everyone, but I focus only on constructive feedback.

I feel unmotivated and it’s hard for me to struggle against the majority.

I give the idea up at once. Apparently it’s a bad one.

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Motivation. Flexibility.

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You've received an offer of a well-paid job abroad. Will you go?

Definitely!

I'd need to learn more, but I think... why not?

I don't think so.

Definitely no.

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MOTIVATION. Life satisfaction

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What do you do when you're feeling blue?

I focus all my energy and attention on looking for something to do.

I wonder what makes me feel so sad.

I keep telling myself that tomorrow will be better.

I can't get rid of the sad feelings.

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EMPATHY. Understanding others.

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You discover that one of your employees, who is otherwise a good worker, talks about trade secrets outside the company. What do you think is their motivation?

They lack self-confidence and need attention.

I won't rest until I make them tell me.

Hard to say. Maybe they're bored?

They're simply mean and disloyal.

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EMPATHY. Expressing emotions.

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Your partner has forgotten about an important anniversary. What do you do?

I tell them why the day is so important to me.

I try to refresh their memory in a tactful way.

I make a scene.

I’m sad but I don’t say anything.

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EMPATHY. Analysing emotions.

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You’ve had a serious fight with your best friend. Both of you said many painful things. What do you do?

I try to calm down, establish a dialogue again and apologize.

I am deeply hurt, but I will fight for the friendship because it’s worth it.

I’m furious and I keep telling myself I don’t want to see that person ever again.

I close up and wait for them do make a move.

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SOCIAL SKILLS. Establishing and maintaining relationships.

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What can you say about your friends?

I have many close acquaintances and a few trusted friends.

I have some acquaintances and two or three close friends.

I have many acquaintances.

I have one friend, I'm a recluse.

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SOCIAL SKILLS. Managing emotions.

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Your friend argued with their boss and was fired. What’s your reaction?

I ask them if they really had to quarrel so much.

I say I’ll help them write a new CV and find interesting job offers.

I tell them they’ll certainly find something better.

I tell them that the boss was a boor and they should have left the job long ago.

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SOCIAL SKILLS. Social awareness.

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Finish the sentence.
Being the leader is...

the natural and obvious choice for me.

something I don't strive for, but I will accept the task if it's given to me.

something I try to avoid.

a nightmarish perspective.

Finish quiz

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