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New Trends in Intelligence> Emotional Intelligence - Characteristics of Emotional Intelligent Person

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Estimated time: 10 minutes

Introduction
Characteristics
Role of Parents and Teachers
Key Points: Characteristics of Emotional Intelligent Person

CISCE: Class 12

Introduction

Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to understand, express, manage, and utilize emotions in a positive and effective manner. Persons with high EI are successful not just academically but in relationships, workplaces, and everyday life as well.

CISCE: Class 12

Characteristics

Skill	Meaning	Example	Key Takeaways
Self-awareness	Knowing your emotions and impact	Maya identifies her anxiety and prepares better	Uses feedback and self-insight
Self-regulation	Managing emotions calmly	Rahul stays calm during conflict	Adapts and earns trust
Empathy	Understanding others' feelings	Priya listens and supports her upset friend	Gives feedback, builds relationships
Self-motivation	Staying driven and positive	Neha keeps practising after failures	Stays confident and inspires others
Social Skills	Communicating and resolving conflict well	Aakash mediates disputes as a class leader	Builds trust and teamwork

CISCE: Class 12

Role of Parents and Teachers

Parents and teachers act as “emotional coaches,” shaping children’s EI through everyday interactions.
Supportive environments and healthy emotional models are essential for EI development.

CISCE: Class 12

Key Points: Characteristics of Emotional Intelligent Person

Emotional Intelligence (EI): Ability to understand and manage emotions.
Self-awareness: Knowing one’s emotions, strengths, and weaknesses.
Self-regulation & Empathy: Controlling emotions and understanding others’ feelings.
Self-motivation & Social skills: Achieving goals and maintaining good relationships.
Parents and teachers: Important in developing EI from childhood.