<p>Oh, I know. I was just being cheeky. There are, of course, methodological problems with both concepts. One could say that EI isn’t really emotional at all. It’s most accurately a measure of one’s ability to conform socially. This is why people who are “successful” often have higher EQ than normal. But most importantly, if you are very intelligent, you can most likely tell what kind of answers are socially acceptable and bubble away, regardless of how you feel. One only has to be smarter than the psychologists who designed the test to outwit it. There’s no real way to outwit the Stanford-Binet or WISC IV. </p>
<p>Now, if the EI test-taker was monitored with a polygraph while testing…that would be interesting!</p>
<p>That’s exactly what i was thinking, neato!
Like, why shouldn’t I just choose the answers i know they WANT me to choose to get a higher score?
All these answers could easily be faked…so a polygraph would be a good idea (:
Unless you had that toe prick thing that calmed your nerves in Ocean’s 13 which fools lie detectors.</p>
<p>My score was abysmal. I’m taking it again and will continue to take it until the score is more reflective of who I know I am. And if it means being labeled a “multiple test-taker”, so be it :)</p>
<p>Well, I believe the purpose of taking the test is to find out your own EQ, for whatever reason, and so what’s the point in choosing the ‘right’ answers to get a better score?</p>
<p>I know, but not everyone is as straight-minded as that.
If, hypothetically, you needed to put your EQ on an application for school or a job, you definitely would want a higher score, would you not? It’s just like wanting a higher SSAT score, or more ECs or better grades.</p>
<p>Which is my point, one can outwit an EQ test if one has a high enough IQ. It’s a conformity index and people who conform, generally have an easier go of things and achieve “success” - depending, of course, on how one defines success. It’s not to say that if you score well on the test you are a mindless drone. That’s not what I mean at all. But grab a copy of a mid-19th century book on deportment, or “charm” as a study guide. Or how about that old classic, “How to Win Friends and Influence People?” But now matter what…there’s nothing you can really do to “trick” the WISC-IV or other IQ tests, at least not the ones administered by a qualified psychologist. I’m sure there are many genius IQ’s out there who are incapable of carrying on a gratifying conversation. There are also plenty of them who could charm your socks off.</p>
<p>I have a pretty high IQ (150+) yet I had a pathetic EQ test (lowest score I’ve seen so far is mine which is 87) but I tried to be honest. But I can charm people I think…</p>
<p>That’s probably about right for me. I can read people like a lie detector, but the older I get the less energy I have to solve other people’s issues outside of my nuclear family. </p>
<p>People always seem to come to me for answers and I just find it exhausting anymore. I guess it’s good to know I have it in me, but I have known that since I was very young.</p>
<p>I’m curious. Are there different versions of EI tests out there for different cultures? Does the author mention anything about that in the book you are reading, Seikuu? (The latent anthropologist in me must be coming out.)</p>
<p>@ neatoburrito: I’m not done reading the book yet, but so far the author has only explained the definition/history of EI, along with scientific things, and introduced his model of EI. </p>
<p>There really isn’t much about EI testing. Just has a lot of stories/examples/anecdotes/whatever that are related to EI, explaination of his model and scientific stuff about the brain.</p>