Defining Emotional Intelligence

The Defining Emotional Intelligence course is the first of five included in the Developing Emotional Intelligence Program, also presented as individual courses for your convenience. Deep feelings and emotions act as necessary guides when humans face situations too important to defer to the intellect alone. Situations that arouse such emotional responses include:facing danger,suffering a painful loss,pursuing goals despite frustration,bonding with fellow humans, building a family.

In all decision-making and action situations, feelings count as much, if not more, than rational thought. In fact, there has been far too much emphasis on rational thought (IQ) in the past when evaluating human behavior and potential. In this course you'll gain an understanding of the emotional intelligence theory, and you'll explore the basis of emotional intelligence by examining the following four areas:the purpose of emotions,managing emotions,the impact of emotional intelligence,what it takes to become emotionally literate.

That's it. Now go ahead and push that "Take this course" button, and see you on the inside.