Regarding Emotional Intelligence, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 395

Multiple Choice

Regarding emotional intelligence, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Negative emotions tend to broaden our focus and encourage us to seek new experiences.
• B)Happiness can be cultivated by using the strengths we already possess, including kindness, originality, humor, optimism, and generosity.
• C)Negative emotions can provide valuable and constructive information, such as the need to mend a relationship or change one's direction in life.
• D)A capacity for having positive emotions is a basic human strength, and cultivating good feelings is a part of emotional intelligence.

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