Emotional Intelligence and Intelligence Quotient

IQ and EQ
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Emotional intelligence (EQ) entails the ability to identify, understand, and control personal emotions and those of others. It entails a set of capabilities and competences, such as self-awareness, empathy, social awareness, relationship management, and self-control that enable people to navigate and negotiate social relationships effectively. On the other hand, Intelligence Quotient (IQ), is a standardized evaluation that assesses a person's ability to think, solve problems, and comprehend concepts.
EQ and IQ are two distinct but related concepts. IQ exams assess cognitive talents like logic and problem solving. Comparatively, EQ tests assess a person's capacity to identify, express, and control emotions. An individual can be intellectually intelligent yet lack emotional intelligence, and vice versa. A high EQ can help people manage social situations more efficiently and imp...