Behavioral Assessment & Emotional Intelligence Flashcards

Which type of validity is demonstrated when an EI measure predicts future leadership performance ratings?

Answer: Predictive (criterion) validity

Predictive validity shows a measure forecasts a later outcome it should theoretically relate to.

A facilitator wants to assess why a participant repeatedly withdraws during group discussions. Which approach is MOST appropriate?

Answer: Functional behavior assessment examining antecedents and consequences

Functional assessment identifies the purpose a behavior serves by analyzing what triggers and maintains it.

Which technique helps a dysregulated participant return to the 'window of tolerance' during an experiential activity?

Answer: Grounding techniques such as paced breathing and sensory focus

Grounding and breath regulation calm the nervous system, bringing arousal back into an optimal range.

Social desirability bias is MOST likely to affect which form of assessment?

Answer: Self-report questionnaires

On self-report measures, respondents may answer in ways that make them look good.

In Kolb's experiential learning cycle, during which stage do participants make sense of the emotions and behaviors they observed?

Answer: Reflective observation

Reflective observation is where learners review and process what happened during the experience.

Which feedback approach BEST supports growth in emotional intelligence after an assessment?

Answer: Specific, behavior-based feedback with an actionable development plan

Specific, observable feedback linked to goals helps participants turn insight into behavior change.

A participant scores very low on a single EI subscale. What is the MOST appropriate interpretation?

Answer: Treat it as one data point to explore with other evidence and context

One score should be triangulated with observation, interviews, and context, not used alone to make decisions.