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Understanding Intelligence Quotient and Emotional Quotient

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Understanding Intelligence Quotient (IQ) and Emotional Quotient (EQ) and having a healthy balance of both is required for the overall development of an individual.

We all know that the smartest people aren't always the most successful or content in life. You've undoubtedly encountered people who are academically gifted yet socially not well in their careers or personal relationships.

Your intellectual capability, often known as your Intelligence Quotient, is inadequate to achieve life success on its own. Yes, your IQ can help you get into a good college, but your EQ can assist you to deal with stress and emotions during final exams. When IQ and EQ coexist and complement one another, they are most effective.

Intelligence was once believed to be the most significant predictor of success. Scientists debated whether intelligence was a product of genetics or environment, and those with high IQs were believed to be predestined for a life of success and achievement (the nature versus nurture debate).

Some critics, on the other hand, realized that intelligence was not a guarantee of success in life. It was also maybe too narrow a concept to encompass the whole range of human abilities and knowledge.

Emotional intelligence training is now required by many companies, and Emotional Quotient testing is used as part of the hiring process. To improve their own emotional quotient in business management, leaders must be objective. 

However, we all know how difficult it is to behave without emotion. Many of our everyday choices are influenced by our emotions. For example, the workers' skills will be the most important element in deciding whether or not they are hired. Their attitude, on the other hand, is also important.

Another example is when we negotiate with our partner; it is based not just on the amount, but also on how we feel about the partner - our feelings about the people we would be working with.

People with considerable leadership potential are also more emotionally intelligent, according to studies, indicating that a high Emotional Quotient score is an essential trait for corporate leaders and managers.

EQ and IQ are dependent on six main abilities, according to psychologists, that have a direct effect on children's present and future success:

  • Critical thinking;
  • Ability to concentrate;
  • Problem-solving ability (linked to IQ)
  • Ability to communicate;
  • Ability to coordinate;
  • Emotional comprehension (related to EQ).

Children with high IQs will almost certainly be able to successfully critique, focus, and solve problems. They may struggle to coordinate with friends and people around them if they do not have a high Emotional Quotient (EQ), and they will often feel worried and unconfident while entering a new environment or accepting a new job if they do not have a high EQ.

If a child's EQ is poor, he or she will be unable to fully utilize his or her IQ abilities. As a consequence, supporting children in achieving a healthy balance of IQ and EQ is important to their overall development.

In today's society, however, young people spend much more time on electronic devices than they do socialize and playing with their friends. If children get enough nutrition, they will have a strong foundation for healthy development and increased Emotional Quotient (EQ) and intellectual quotient (IQ).

When we look for emotional intelligence, we will come across the terms Emotional Quotient and Emotional Intelligence (EI). These two abbreviations have the same meaning in general. There are, however, some distinctions.

Emotional intelligence (EI) is defined as the ability to keep track of one's own and others' emotions, to differentiate between them, and to label them appropriately. We are guiding our thinking and behavior with an educated focus on healthier mind development when we use EI.

The Emotional Quotient (EQ) is a test that assesses our ability to comprehend and apply our emotions. Although it has a broader goal, EQ testing is intended to reveal how well we have learned to manage the negative and positive effects of emotions in order to promote healthy thinking, communication, and behavior. In reality, these two concepts are often confused and are assessed using the same EQ test.

Originally published on Prosple India