Lecture 4: Emotions and Emotional Intelligence PDF

Lecture 4 Emotions and emotional intelligence Aim: To study the role of emotions in human life Plan: Emotions Methods and mechanisms for regulating emotions Emotional intelligence Development of emotional intelligence ...

Lecture 4 Emotions and emotional intelligence Aim: To study the role of emotions in human life Plan: Emotions Methods and mechanisms for regulating emotions Emotional intelligence Development of emotional intelligence  Emotions Emotion is often defined as a complex state of feeling that results in physical and psychological changes which in their turn influence thoughts and behavior. The emotions are behavioral, cognitive and physiological patterns that occur in response to a given stimulus. These patterns differ in each species and allow to adjust the response depending on the stimulus, its context and the previous experience.  Emotions Scientists have identified over 300 human emotions  Emotions Psychologist Robert Plutchik suggests as many as 8 basic human emotions. Plutchik grouped the 8 essential emotions into four pairs: anger and fear happiness and sadness surprise and anticipation trust and distrust.  The evolution of emotions Emotions evolved based on the need to interact with the world.  Theories of emotion Darwin’s theory Theory of James-Lange Theory of Cannon-Bard  Current theories about emotion Physiological activation Behavioral responses Cognitive processing  Emotions and feelings Feelings are different ways you experience emotions. Feelings are affected by personal beliefs and memories. Moreover, they are influenced by neurotransmitters and hormones. Vs Emotions are felt in the brain. They act as a response to a situation, followed by a biochemical reaction that changes your physical state. Emotions are universal responses to positive or negative triggers. Everyone experiences emotions. But the type and frequency that we experience them with are not the same.  Emotions and feelings Psychology defines an emotional state as a type of arousal. It can manifest as physiological changes and feelings. Feelings, on the other hand, represent a long-lasting emotional state. As opposed to the physical manifestations of emotions like crying and laughing, emotional states like grief or fear might not be reflected in your actions or appearance. Emotions precede feelings and don’t last as long. That’s because feelings are enhanced by thoughts, images, and memories. While emotions are universal and instinctual, feelings are not.  Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence (EI or EQ) refers to the ability to perceive, control, and evaluate emotions. There are four different levels of emotional intelligence including emotional perception, the ability to reason using emotions, the ability to understand emotions, and the ability to manage emotions.  History of Emotional Intelligence Peter Salovey The concept and John of emotional David Abraham Mayer intelligence Wechsler Maslow Howard published their was proposed that focused Gardner landmark popularized different greater introduced the article, after the effective attention on idea that "Emotional publication of Edward the different intelligence Intelligence," Daniel Thorndike components of intelligence ways that was more than in the Goleman’s described the people could just a single, magazine, book concept of could play an important role use to build general ability ‘Imagination, "Emotional "social their emotional Cognition, and Intelligence: intelligence" in how successful strength Personality”. Why It Can people are in Matter More their lives Than IQ."  Tips for Improving EI Take the time to listen to what people are trying to tell you, both verbally and Listen non-verbally. Consider how your own emotions influence your decisions and behaviors. Practice empathizing with other people. Imagine how you would Reflect Empathize feel in their situation.  Five Components of Emotional Intelligence Self-awareness Self-regulation Motivation Empathy Social Skills Difference Between IQ and EQ The IQ and EQ levels are different for everyone. It is possible that a person has a high IQ level, but a low EQ count and vice versa. Therefore, the methods of checking the IQ and the EQ also differ. Your IQ is what determines your competencies and individual capacities, but your EQ determines how you interact and treat people in your life, it shows how you are going to cope with pressures or face the crises. Thank you for your attention!