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Emotional intelligence as a standard intelligence.

J D Mayer1, P Salovey, D R Caruso

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of New Hampshire, Durham 03824, USA. jack.mayer@unh.edu

Emotion (Washington, D.C.)
|August 26, 2003
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Emotional intelligence (EI) is a measurable ability, aligning with traditional intelligence standards. Recent data supports the reliability of EI tests, confirming the existence of correct answers.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Intelligence Studies
  • Emotional Intelligence Research

Background:

  • The classification of emotional intelligence (EI) as a traditional intelligence has been debated.
  • Concerns exist regarding the validity of EI tests and the existence of objectively correct answers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To reaffirm the authors' perspective on intelligence, emotion, and EI.
  • To present arguments supporting the measurement of EI as an ability.
  • To address the debate on the existence of correct answers in EI assessments.

Main Methods:

  • Restatement of the authors' theoretical framework for intelligence, emotion, and EI.
  • Presentation of arguments for the ability-based measurement of EI.
  • Summary of empirical data on the reliability of EI measures.

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Main Results:

  • Arguments presented support the conceptualization and measurement of EI as an ability.
  • Evidence indicates that correct answers exist for EI test questions.
  • Recent data suggests that EI measures demonstrate good reliability.

Conclusions:

  • Emotional intelligence (EI) can be reasonably measured as an ability.
  • The existence of correct answers in EI tests is supported.
  • Current EI measures exhibit acceptable reliability, validating their use in research and practice.