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Emotional Quotient Inventory

Are you emotionally literate? Take the EQ-i test to see how aware you are of your emotions.

Mark Travers, Ph.D.

By Mark Travers, Ph.D.

May 16, 2024

Mark Travers, Ph.D., is the lead psychologist at Awake Therapy, responsible for new client intake and placement. Mark received his B.A. in psychology, magna cum laude, from Cornell University and his M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Colorado Boulder. His academic research has been published in leading psychology journals and has been featured in The New York Times and The New Yorker, among other popular publications. He is a regular contributor for Forbes and Psychology Today, where he writes about psycho-educational topics such as happiness, relationships, personality, and life meaning. Click here to schedule an initial consultation with Mark or another member of the Awake Therapy team. Or, you can drop him a note here.

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Emotional intelligence (EI) refers to the ability to perceive, understand, manage and express one's own emotions, as well as the ability to perceive, understand and influence the emotions of others in a constructive manner. It's a skill set vital for navigating social interactions, stress management, effective communication, empathy and making informed decisions based on emotional awareness.

Recognized as pivotal for personal and professional success, Emotional Intelligence (EI) impacts various facets of life, from relationships to leadership effectiveness and overall well-being. Those with high emotional intelligence are adept at handling stress, collaborating with others and navigating social intricacies, leading to better outcomes in personal and professional spheres.

The Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i) is a self-report tool designed to gauge emotional and social intelligence in individuals. It aims to provide insights into how individuals perceive, understand, and manage their own emotions, as well as how they perceive, understand and interact with others' emotions. The set of questions provided aims to assess your emotional self-awareness—a critical aspect of your emotional intelligence.

You can take this test here. Follow all of the steps to receive your results.

References: Bar-On, R. (2004). The Bar-On Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i): Rationale, description and summary of psychometric properties. In G. Geher (Ed.), Measuring emotional intelligence: Common ground and controversy (pp. 115–145). Nova Science Publishers.

Step 1: Rate the following statements based on how much you agree with them on a scale of strongly disagree to strongly agree.

1. I act confidently when I have some relevant expertise or experience.

2. I take decisions without approval or support.

3. I can evaluate when I am close to the limit of my capabilities.

4. I share with others when I am uneasy about taking on tasks.

5. I manage how much pressure I put myself under.

6. I identify when I am starting to feel under pressure.

7. I am open about the emotional impact events may have had on me.

8. I recognise when my feelings may be impacting on my judgment.

9. I anticipate accurately my reaction to events.

10. I admit when my behavior may have been unreasonable.

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Step 2: Enter your age, gender, region, and first name so we can provide you with a detailed report that compares your test scores with people similar to you.

What is your age?

What is your gender?

What region of the world do you live in?

What is your first name?

Step 3: Check to make sure you've provided answers to all of the statements/questions above. Once you've done that, click the button below to send your responses to Awake Therapy's Lead Psychologist, Mark Travers, Ph.D. He will provide you with an overview of how you scored relative to others (all answers are anonymized and confidential to protect users' privacy). He can also answer any follow-up questions you may have.