Quiz: Take This Emotional Intelligence Test!

10 Questions | By BridgewaterUK | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 15496

Quiz: Take This Emotional Intelligence Test! - Quiz

What do you understand by emotional intelligence? Do you think you can pass this quiz? To better comprehend emotional intelligence, you must understand how you react when you hear bad news and react when somebody makes a mistake. It affects you at work, and when you are stressed out, what you do, what do you do when meeting new people, and do you know what upsets you. This quiz is all about emotional intelligence. All the best.

You May Get

You scored above average on emotional intelligence

People who score above average have already developed a good level of emotional intelligence. They know how to deal with emotional conflicts and are generally able to express what they are feeling to others. An emotionally charged situation does not phase them as they are able to accurately interpret and understand the emotions of those around them. They don't let their emotions rule their decisions. You've got a great score but there's still room for improvement! Are there certain areas that you can identify as weaker than others? Think about the following core elements and discover how to focus on improving them: 1. Self-awareness: Understanding your own emotions It sounds obvious, but make a conscious effort to think about your emotions and to be more aware of them. 2. Self-management: Regulating your emotions to ensure that you act in the most positive way When your emotions are high you need to take a pause. Take the time to properly breathe and think before making your next move. 3. Social awareness: Understanding the emotions of others Watch others. Not in a creepy stalker way... you just need to be more observant when it comes to people's body language and the situation that they are in. Always listen carefully and you may start to uncover things that you would never have seen before. 4. Relationship management: How you manage your interactions based on all of the above This one is more tricky but start by trying to be open to people. You need to work on building trust and being considerate of people's feelings. Show people that you care and your relationships will be able to flourish.

You scored average on emotional intelligence

People who score average are doing well with their emotional intelligence as they are generally quite good at understanding emotions. They are relatively comfortable in dealing with emotional situations and can express some of their own feelings. You've got a good score but there's still room for improvement! Are there certain areas that you can identify as weaker than others? Think about the following core elements and discover how to focus on improving them: 1. Self-awareness: Understanding your own emotions It sounds obvious, but make a conscious effort to think about your emotions and to be more aware of them. 2. Self-management: Regulating your emotions to ensure that you act in the most positive way When your emotions are high you need to take a pause. Take the time to properly breathe and think before making your next move. 3. Social awareness: Understanding the emotions of others Watch others. Not in a creepy stalker way... you just need to be more observant when it comes to people's body language and the situation that they are in. Always listen carefully and you may start to uncover things that you would never have seen before. 4. Relationship management: How you manage your interactions based on all of the above This one is more tricky but start by trying to be open to people. You need to work on building trust and being considerate of people's feelings. Show people that you care and your relationships will be able to flourish.

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Questions and Answers

1.

You receive some difficult business news, what do you do?
- A.
  
  I may frown briefly but then put on my positive front and start working with others to find a solution.
- B.
  
  I start to look for a solution but I can't help dwelling on the difficult news.
- C.
  
  I'm going to need time to get over my disappointment. I'll work on a solution tomorrow.
2.

Someone has made a major mistake which is going to have a big impact on your work. What do you do?
- A.
  
  I may be angry, but I'm going to appear cool, calm and collected.
- B.
  
  I let off some steam by having a rant to someone else.
- C.
  
  I give that mistake-maker a piece of my mind, they need to know that they've messed up big-time.
- D.
  
  I firmly let them know that this is not ok, but I make an effort to soften the blow.
3.

When you're feeling stressed out, what do you do?
- A.
  
  I tell people around me how stressed I am.
- B.
  
  I get a bit flustered and people can probably tell.
- C.
  
  I get quite overwhelmed and struggle to manage the situation/my heavy workload.
- D.
  
  I try to focus and work on one thing at a time to help reduce my stress.
- E.
  
  I use my downtime to de-stress.
4.

In an exciting discussion/meeting with others, what do you do?
- A.
  
  I'm quite loud so I'm going to make sure I get my opinion across.
- B.
  
  I'm going to listen to what people have to say, but wait patiently to give my input.
- C.
  
  When there's lots of people talking, I prefer to take a back seat and just listen.
- D.
  
  I usually have strong opinions, so I'm going to speak up and try to make sure things go my way.
5.

When making an important decision, what do you do?
- A.
  
  I trust my gut instinct.
- B.
  
  I get direction from other people.
- C.
  
  I tend to go with the easiest option.
6.

When meeting new people, what do you do?
- A.
  
  I can talk to anyone so I make friends quickly and easily.
- B.
  
  I can get along with others, but they won't be considered friends for a while.
- C.
  
  I find it difficult to meet and talk to new people.
- D.
  
  I do my best to avoid meeting new people and I am not very good at making friends.
7.

One of your friends is upset, what do you do?
- A.
  
  I give them some space to work through their emotions.
- B.
  
  I listen to their problem and offer support.
- C.
  
  I try to take their mind off what's upsetting them.
8.

You're working with someone new and you're unsure if you like them. What do you do?
- A.
  
  I accept that we're never going to see eye-to-eye and only work with them when I have to.
- B.
  
  I make an additional effort to get to know them and to develop a better relationship.
- C.
  
  I know I don't like them, so I'm going to make that known to others in my team.
- D.
  
  I'm going to act as if I like them so that we can try to work well together.
9.

Your colleague is having a hard time at work. What do you do?
- A.
  
  I really empathise with them and understand what they are going through.
- B.
  
  I help them by pointing out that things could be a lot worse.
- C.
  
  I think they need to get over it, be professional and get on with their job.
10.

When I'm feeling upset, I know exactly what the cause of my sadness is.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  Sometimes
- C.
  
  False