General Studies IV · Subtopic
Concepts of emotional intelligence
Official syllabus
Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance.
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What this covers
Emotional intelligence covers awareness of feelings and the ability to respond constructively to one's own and others' emotions. It is an ability to use information about emotion, not a license to manipulate people.
Key ideas
- emotion recognition
- regulation
- motivation
- relationships