Question

The term 'Emotional intelligence' was coined by:

• A. Goleman
• B. Thurstone
• C. Gardner
• D. Binet

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Goleman

Daniel Goleman is a psychologist, author, and scientific journalist who popularized the concept of emotional intelligence (EI). His work on EI includes: 

• Theory

  Goleman's theory of EI is based on the idea that people can develop their emotional competencies over time. He identifies five key components of EI, including self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. 

• Skills

  Goleman's theory suggests that people are born with a general EI that determines their potential to learn emotional competencies. These competencies are learned capabilities that can be developed to improve performance. 

• Application

  Goleman's theory can be applied to many different areas of life, including education. 

• Book

  Goleman first published his work on EI in his book Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ