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Here is an example of the kinds of questions found on the MSCEIT test, which is marketed as being a test of emotional intelligence:
--- Managing Emotions Debbie just came back from vacation. She was feeling peaceful and content. How well would each action preserve her mood? Action 1: She started to make a list of things at home that she needed to do. Very Ineffective..1.....2.....3.....4.....5..Very Effective Action 2: She began thinking about where and when she would go on her next vacation. Very Ineffective..1.....2.....3.....4.....5..Very Effective Action 3: She decided it was best to ignore the feeling since it wouldn't last anyway. Very Ineffective..1.....2.....3.....4.....5..Very Effective
In a private correspondence with David Caruso he wrote this to me In our new test, the YV, we are quite
clear about the goal. For example, consider
a) Make a list of the things she needs
to do. My comments for David: First, what makes the vacation great? Doesn't this depend on how you define "great"? Also, why does she need to relax? This implies to me she has a stressful life, a stressful job. Perhaps she follows this kind of thinking: Work hard. Do things you don't feel good about while you live under a lot of stress and pressure. Transfer this stress and pressure to your kids, but make a lot of money so you can buy a big house, two cars, and take an expensive vacation for a few weeks a year. Maybe it would be better for humanity if Debbie didn't just "relax" during her vacation, but instead, really thought about what she would rather be doing to earn a living, what could be more useful to the world, and what would make her feel more fulfilled. By the way, another option you don't have here is to quit her job.
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