Emotional Intelligence (1 of 2) Learning Objective 4.5
Emotional intelligence: a person’s ability to:
Perceive emotions in the self and others
Understand the meaning of these emotions
Regulate one’s emotions accordingly
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Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a growing area of study that is becoming increasingly important in the understanding of how individuals behave. EI is pulling in one’s understanding of emotions and their impact on behavior. Individuals who are emotionally intelligent will have a strong sense of self-awareness, recognizing their own emotions when experienced. They are also able to detect emotions in others. By understanding their own emotions and those of others, they can manage emotional cues and information to make decisions.