SEI Assessment and Diagnosis 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following is NOT one of the eight SEI competencies?
- Exercise Optimism
- Apply Consequential Thinking
- Manage Cognitive Biases (Correct answer)
- Pursue Noble Goals
Correct answer: Manage Cognitive Biases
Manage Cognitive Biases is not an SEI competency; the eight competencies map to the Know Yourself, Choose Yourself, and Give Yourself pursuits.
Question 2: The SEI competency 'Pursue Noble Goals' belongs to which pursuit?
- Know Yourself
- Choose Yourself
- Give Yourself (Correct answer)
- Grow Yourself
Correct answer: Give Yourself
Pursue Noble Goals is part of the Give Yourself pursuit, linking personal purpose to broader impact.
Question 3: When a coach uses the SEI with a client, the primary goal of the assessment conversation is to:
- Assign a fixed EQ score to the client permanently
- Provide a starting point for self-discovery and targeted development (Correct answer)
- Compare the client's score to their colleagues' scores publicly
- Determine whether the client qualifies for a leadership role
Correct answer: Provide a starting point for self-discovery and targeted development
SEI results are designed to spark self-awareness and guide a development conversation, not to render a final judgment.
Question 4: The SEI norm group used for percentile scoring is composed of:
- Only clinical populations with diagnosed emotional disorders
- A global database of SEI respondents across industries and demographics (Correct answer)
- Exclusively Fortune 500 executives
- Students enrolled in Six Seconds certification programs only
Correct answer: A global database of SEI respondents across industries and demographics
SEI percentile scores are derived from a large, diverse global normative database collected across industries and regions.
Question 5: Which SEI competency specifically involves recognizing patterns of thought and behavior that operate automatically?
- Recognize Patterns (Correct answer)
- Enhance Emotional Literacy
- Exercise Optimism
- Increase Empathy
Correct answer: Recognize Patterns
Recognize Patterns is the competency focused on noticing recurring emotional and behavioral habits that shape responses.
Question 6: A practitioner notices a client scored high on 'Know Yourself' competencies but low on 'Give Yourself.' This profile suggests the client:
- Has strong self-awareness but struggles to translate it into outward impact (Correct answer)
- Lacks all emotional intelligence skills equally
- Should retake the assessment due to inconsistency
- Is emotionally intelligent only in social settings
Correct answer: Has strong self-awareness but struggles to translate it into outward impact
A strong Know Yourself / weak Give Yourself gap often signals insight without purpose-driven action or empathy in action.
Question 7: The SEI's 'Engage Intrinsic Motivation' competency is best assessed by examining:
- External rewards and incentives the respondent values
- The degree to which the respondent is driven by internal values rather than external pressure (Correct answer)
- The respondent's ability to motivate their team members
- How frequently the respondent sets and achieves goals
Correct answer: The degree to which the respondent is driven by internal values rather than external pressure
Engage Intrinsic Motivation measures how much one's actions are driven by internal values and meaning versus external expectations.
SEI Assessment and Diagnosis 3
Which of the following is NOT one of the eight SEI competencies?