Bangor University Psychology 2nd year. Personality & Individual Differences. Emotional Intelligence Poster

1. Bar-On model - (1997 & 2005) Daniel Goleman’s model – (1995)
Bar-On’s model has biological origins and Goleman created the first model of emotional
links emotional intelligence to Darwin’s intelligence that was linked to the amygdala, which is
Evolutionary Theory. This theory suggested associated with fear and aggression.
emotional expression was key for adaption and Theory of emotional intelligence contains four
survival. From an evolutionary viewpoint having elements; Self-management, Self-Awareness, Social
good social skills (EQ) leads to increased management and social awareness.
cooperation, adaption and therefore survival. Goleman stated that there were two distinctions
Nowadays, successfully dealing with the between these domains. These distinctions include;
environmental demands of life (for example, personal/social and recognition/regulation.
the demands of a 9-5 job) involves The
use
of
feelings
to
mo/vate,
plan,
Personal – Prof. Snape & Draco Malfoy (self).
understanding oneself and others. We must and
achieve
success
in
one's
life.
Social – Tom Riddle & Belatrix Lestrange (social).
relate well to people, adapte and cope with the A
set
of
skills
that
contributes
to
the
Recognition – Draco Malfoy & Belatrix Lestrange
immediate surroundings. accurate
assessment
and
expression
(awareness).
of
emo/on
in
oneself
and
in
others.
Regulation – Prof. Snape & Tom Riddle (management).
Luna shows the General Mood domain, she is optimistic
and happy, and very good at lifting the mood. She is Prof. Snape displays Self-Management because he
also particularly skillful at staying motivated and has feelings for Harry’s mother. However he controls
motivating others. his emotions in order to protect Harry and acts as a
double agent against Voldemort. This shows the
Hermione demonstrates Stress Management scales, she ability to manage and maintain one’s own emotional
constantly adapts to solve problems that she faces, of a state and interpersonal relationships.
personal or interpersonal nature.
Draco Malfoy shows the Self-Awareness element, he has
Ron displays the Adaptability domain. He can manage and a firm understanding of who he is and what he stands for.
control his emotions even in times of high stress, for Also who his family are and his connections. This is an
example when he is playing chess. He remains focused and emotional intelligence that allows us to identify with our
does not let fear cloud his judgment. own as well as others emotional states.
Harry shows the Interpersonal Skills domain. He Tom Riddle is able to maintain good interpersonal
understands how others around him are feeling, and can relationships, therefore demonstrates Social Management.
empathize with their emotions. He has many interpersonal He charms everyone, clear by the large number of
relationships, evident in the strong army he assembles, to followers he has. He also charms Prof. Slughorn about
fight Lord Voldemort creating horcruxes. He shows the similar dimension of
emotional intelligence as Snape.
Dumbledore is an independent man that is assertive and has
Bellatrix Lestrange shows Social Awareness as she is able to
high self-regard. The ability to recognise, understand and assess and influence emotions of the people around her. For
express emotions means he exhibits the Intrapersonal Skills
example she knows how to assess purity and manipulate
domain.
mudbloods. This is a similar kind of emotional intelligence
.
exhibited by Draco Malfoy.
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