Emotional intelligence (EI) is one of the most widely discussed topics in                  current psychology. Although first mentioned in the professional literature nearly                  two decades ago, in the past five years it has received extensive media attention.                  The term "emotional intelligence" refers to the ability to identify, express, and                  understand emotions; to assimilate emotions into thought; and to regulate both                  positive and negative emotions in oneself and others. Yet despite the flourishing                  research programs and broad popular interest, scientific evidence for a clearly                  identified construct of EI is sparse. It remains to be seen whether there is                  anything to EI that researchers in the fields of personality, intelligence, and                  applied psychology do not already know.This book offers a comprehensive critical                  review of EI. It examines current thinking on the nature, components, determinants,                  and consequences of EI, and evaluates the state of the art in EI theory, research,                  assessment, and applications. It highlights the extent to which empirical evidence                  supports EI as a valid construct and debunks some of the more extravagant claims                  that appear in the popular media. Finally, it examines the potential use of EI to                  guide practical interventions in various clinical, occupational, and educational                  settings.

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