PSY 200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Daniel Goleman, Predictive Validity, Normal Distribution
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Psychologist howard gardner developed the theory of multiple intelligences which is eight distinct frames of mind . Emotional intelligence, often referred to as ei, is defined as the ability to : know and manage one"s emotions, empathize with others, maintain satisfying relationships. Emotional intelligence was first said by psychologist daniel goleman because he was unsatisfied with how traditional measures of intelligence. Thought they neglected the assessment of characteristics that helped people excel in the everyday world. Emotionally intelligent people are able to combine the three main elements of emotions, cognitive, physiological, and behavioral, in a way that is purposeful. A high ei = most successful people (empathy, compassion, and selflessness are associated with high emotional intelligence) Important abilities in emotional intelligence are: self-awareness, impulse control, self-motivation, persistence, social deftness. Validity is the test"s ability to measure what it is supposed to measure. Predictive validity is the degree to which tests are able to predict future behavior.
