Can you think of an extremely smart individual who at the same time has very poor social skills? Have you ever had a boss, supervisor, or teacher who seemed emotionally detached or seemingly unable to read others' emotions? Do you have that one family member who is virtually impossible to get along with? All of these questions are related to the concept of emotional intelligence. As noted in motivation and emotion, emotional intelligence refers to the capacity to understand and manage your own emotional experiences and to perceive, comprehend, and respond appropriately to the emotional responses of others. To function successfully and interact positively with others, it is important to understand that individuals have different levels of emotional intelligence and may need to compensate for a poor understanding of others' emotional states. Many researchers and mental health professionals regard emotional intelligence as important to learning, work, relationships, and mental health (e.g., Zeidner, Matthews, & Roberts, 2009). Drs. Mayer and Salovey have been credited with pioneering the field of emotional intelligence research. Read more about emotional intelligence at PositivePsychology.com's website https://positivepsychology.com/emotional-intelligence-frameworks/. 1. Using the Positive Psychology link, summarize the Four Branches of Emotional Intelligence proposed by Goleman. 2. Locate a Web site that assesses your emotional intelligence. A variety of free Web sites offer free emotional intelligence quizzes. You might take a look at one of the following: the Institute for Health and Human Potential (Test Your Emotional Intelligence), About.com (What's Your EQ?), Emotional Intelligence Quotient Quiz, or EQ Test, or find one on your own. Indicate which test you completed, as well as your results. Did you score high or low in emotional intelligence? 3. What are five things a person can do to increase their emotional intelligence?