(Personality and Self) Flashcards
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Which developmental stage did Erik Erikson link most directly to the formation of a stable emotional identity?
Answer: Identity vs. Role Confusion (ages 12–18)
Erikson's Identity vs. Role Confusion stage is when individuals form a coherent self-concept, which is the foundation for emotionally intelligent self-awareness.
In the context of EI, 'interoception' refers to:
Answer: The ability to perceive internal bodily signals that generate emotional awareness
Interoception — sensing internal body states like heart rate and tension — is the neurological basis for emotional self-awareness, connecting body signals to felt emotions.
A person who has a clearly defined, stable sense of their own values and emotional reactions across situations demonstrates:
Answer: Strong self-concept clarity
Self-concept clarity — having a consistent, well-defined self-image — supports emotional stability and accurate self-assessment, both core EI competencies.
Which coping style is most consistent with high emotional intelligence when facing a personal failure?
Answer: Self-compassionate reflection — acknowledging feelings then refocusing on growth
Self-compassionate reflection combines emotional acknowledgment with forward focus, reflecting EI's integration of self-awareness and adaptive emotion regulation.
How does 'possible selves' theory connect to emotional intelligence development?
Answer: Envisioning a future emotionally intelligent self motivates behavioral change toward that goal
Hazel Markus's possible selves theory shows that vividly imagining an emotionally capable future self can guide and motivate EI skill development.
Which statement about the relationship between IQ and EI is best supported by research?
Answer: IQ and EI are largely independent, and both contribute uniquely to life outcomes
Research consistently shows IQ and EI are distinct, moderately uncorrelated constructs that each independently predict different aspects of performance and well-being.
A person rates themselves as highly empathetic, but colleagues consistently rate them as poor listeners. This gap most likely reflects:
Answer: A self-enhancement bias limiting accurate emotional self-assessment
Self-enhancement bias — the tendency to view oneself more favorably than evidence warrants — is a primary obstacle to the accurate self-assessment that underpins EI.