psychology
These 5 characteristics indicate low emotional intelligence
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EQ could be described as the key to successful interpersonal relationships and personal well-being.
Do you also know people who always have to be right, even if it comes at the expense of understanding and empathy? Or those who only blame others for their own reactions and feelings instead of reflecting on them? This could be an indication of a lack of emotional intelligence.
What exactly is intelligence? Perhaps the term IQ, the intelligence quotient, comes to mind, which is an empirical measure of intellectual performance. However, there are far more types of intelligence – one of which is emotional quotient, also known as EQ. This EQ gives an indication of a person’s personal and interpersonal skills, also known as soft skills. It plays an essential role in how we perceive, understand and express feelings.
Psychology: How is emotional intelligence expressed?
Many people boil emotional intelligence down to a simple formula: with a high IQ you do well in school, with EQ you get through life well. Of course, this isn’t always true across the board, but a lack of emotional intelligence definitely makes dealing with people very challenging. How you can tell that a person lacks emotional intelligence and whether something can be done about it can be seen in the video.