From benchmark testing to IQ tests and the SAT, the list of methods to measure one's intellectual prowess goes on and on. This hardly comes as a surprise, given that our IQ can carry a substantial weight in modern society. Often playing a role in college admissions and job placements, our intellectual intelligence has clearly taken precedence in determining our capabilities. But are IQ tests really the only (or the best) way to measure our intellect?
There is another form of intelligence that can give us an alternative perspective on mental capabilities. Coined "emotional intelligence" (also known as emotional quotient or EQ) by researchers Peter Salovey, now president of Yale University, and John Mayer in 1990, the term has come to define our ability to recognize, interpret and respond to the emotions in ourselves and others.
Are you someone who remains calm and collected even under the most distressing situations? ...
