Emotional Intelligence QUESTIONNAIRE 1
Emotional Intelligence Response Instructions The following pages include questions designed to assess your level of emotional intelligence. Read each statement and use the following rating scale to determine the most accurate description of yourself: 1 Very Inaccurate 2 Inaccurate 3 Somewhat Inaccurate 4 Somewhat Accurate 5 Accurate 6 Very Accurate 2
1. I always give 100% effort to everything I do. 2. I feel sympathy for those who are worse off than myself. 3. I find it easy to establish common ground with others. 4. I can calm myself in tense situations. 5. I enjoy working on solutions to even the most difficult problem. 6. I am good at reading what other people are feeling. 3
7. In difficult situations, I know who to turn to for help. 8. I am not easily disturbed by events. 9. I am confident in my ability to identify activities that I would enjoy. 10. I seek out different ways of getting things done. 11. I can connect with the emotions in a movie. 12. I raise my voice when I m angry. 4
13. I rarely notice my emotional reactions. 14. I have difficulty identifying the feelings I experience. 15. I often react too quickly. 16. It is odd for someone to express a lot of emotion. 17. Adverse events impact the remainder of my day. 18. I would not work if I won the lottery. 5
19. I am unable to control my emotions. 20. It is difficult to focus my attention day in and day out. 21. I have a wide circle of friends. 22. When making an important decision, I can consider multiple perspectives. 23. I seek feedback for my own growth. 24. I can sense someone s feelings based on their body language. 6
25. When deciding between two equally logical options, I go with my heart. 26. When I know what I want, I try to achieve it. 27. I do not spend time worrying about someone else s emotions. 28. The emotional tone of an interaction is easy to decipher. 29. When in a bad mood, I make a conscious effort to minimize its impact. 30. I rely on my intuition to assist me in my reactions. 7
31. After a failure, I bounce back. 32. People perceive me as friendly. 33. I understand my greatest strengths. 34. I do not let obstacles stand in the way of my dreams. 35. It is easy to tell when someone is being sarcastic. 36. People come to me for consolation when they are upset. 8
37. I can suppress distressing emotions when required. 38. I can tell when I am over committed. 39. I enjoy difficult tasks. 40. I sympathize with the homeless. 41. I can get others to see my point of view. 42. I can control spontaneous purchases if I have to. 9
43. I would make a great therapist. 44. I look for opportunities to build relationships. 45. I have been recognized for being calm during emergencies. 46. I get criticized for being too emotional. 47. My anxiety is motivating rather than debilitating. 48. I am good with all children. 10
49. Influencing others is not a strength of mine. 50. I can anticipate when my emotions are about to change. 51. In pursuit of a goal, I can manage short term distractions. 52. I am highly sensitive to the emotional state of others. 53. People perceive me as a good negotiator. 54. I am willing to forego immediate gratification for a long term goal. 11
55. I know my greatest weaknesses. 56. When interacting with someone, I think about how he or she may be feeling. 57. I like working by myself. 12