Which of the Following Is a Current Criticism of Emotional

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a current criticism of emotional intelligence?

• A)Emotional intelligence does not predict important outcomes such as success in marriage and career.
• B)Measurements of emotional intelligence show poor reliability.
• C)Emotional intelligence is not a form of intelligence and should be called "emotional competence."
• D)Measurements of emotional intelligence in which a person is simply asked to rate their competency in emotional areas predict important outcomes such as depression and anxiety better than more objective measures of emotional intelligence.

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Definitions:

Fluid Intelligence

The aspect of cognitive ability that involves reasoning, problem-solving, and the ability to learn new information quickly and apply it.

Age

The length of time that a person or object has existed, often used to denote the life stage of an individual.

Intellectual Disability

A situation marked by considerable deficits in both cognitive capabilities and adaptive actions, including a spectrum of daily life social and practical proficiencies.

Adaptive Abilities

The capability of individuals or species to adjust or change in response to new or altered environmental conditions.