comprises seven components, namely a musical, bodily-kinaesthetic, logical-mathematical, linguistic, spatial, interpersonal, and intrapersonal component.
Gardner (1997:35) further refers to the traditional psychometric view of intelligence as outdated. He states that from multiple, converging lines there is evidence to propose that human beings have evolved as a species to possess at least seven distinct forms of intelligence - defined as the ability to solve problems or fashion products that are valued in at least one cultural setting or community.
Hattingh (1997:143) mentions Wechsler's definition of intelligence as the aggregate or global capacity of the individual to act purposefully, to think rationally, and to deal effectively with the …show more content…
Weisinger (1998:xvi-xviii) defines emotional intelligence as the intelligent use of emotions, intentionally making emotions work for you by using them to help to guide behaviour and thinking in ways that enhance results. He describes four basic elements that operate like building blocks of DNA, enabling individuals to develop specific skills and abilities- the basis of emotional intelligence. They are hierarchical, with each level incorporating and building upon the capabilities of all previous ones. The four building blocks are:
• The ability to accurately perceive, appraises, and expresses emotion.
• The ability to access or generate feelings on demand when they can facilitate understanding of yourself or another person.
• The ability to understand emotions and the knowledge that is derived from them.
• The ability to regulate emotions to promote emotional and intellectual …show more content…
• Implying that important life outcomes can be predicted by using a diverse list of variables- this is correct, but they contain variables beyond what is meant by 'emotions' or 'intelligence'.
• Seperating popular and scientific concepts of emotional intelligence are separated by a "claim" gap. Research indicates that emotional intelligence may well predict specific, important life outcomes at the level of other important personality variables (eg. 2 per cent to 25 per cent of variance explained). The popular literature's implication - that highly emotionally intelligent people possess an unqualified advantage in life -appears overly enthusiastic at present and is unsubstantiated by reasonable scientific standards. He believes that the identification of emotional intelligence is powerful enough to advance a psychological agenda, without stretching definitions or making sensational
Gardner (1997:35) further refers to the traditional psychometric view of intelligence as outdated. He states that from multiple, converging lines there is evidence to propose that human beings have evolved as a species to possess at least seven distinct forms of intelligence - defined as the ability to solve problems or fashion products that are valued in at least one cultural setting or community.
Hattingh (1997:143) mentions Wechsler's definition of intelligence as the aggregate or global capacity of the individual to act purposefully, to think rationally, and to deal effectively with the …show more content…
Weisinger (1998:xvi-xviii) defines emotional intelligence as the intelligent use of emotions, intentionally making emotions work for you by using them to help to guide behaviour and thinking in ways that enhance results. He describes four basic elements that operate like building blocks of DNA, enabling individuals to develop specific skills and abilities- the basis of emotional intelligence. They are hierarchical, with each level incorporating and building upon the capabilities of all previous ones. The four building blocks are:
• The ability to accurately perceive, appraises, and expresses emotion.
• The ability to access or generate feelings on demand when they can facilitate understanding of yourself or another person.
• The ability to understand emotions and the knowledge that is derived from them.
• The ability to regulate emotions to promote emotional and intellectual …show more content…
• Implying that important life outcomes can be predicted by using a diverse list of variables- this is correct, but they contain variables beyond what is meant by 'emotions' or 'intelligence'.
• Seperating popular and scientific concepts of emotional intelligence are separated by a "claim" gap. Research indicates that emotional intelligence may well predict specific, important life outcomes at the level of other important personality variables (eg. 2 per cent to 25 per cent of variance explained). The popular literature's implication - that highly emotionally intelligent people possess an unqualified advantage in life -appears overly enthusiastic at present and is unsubstantiated by reasonable scientific standards. He believes that the identification of emotional intelligence is powerful enough to advance a psychological agenda, without stretching definitions or making sensational