IQ vs EQ · CDP

What does research suggest about the incremental value of EQ when controlling for IQ and personality in predicting success?

  1. EQ adds nothing at all beyond what IQ and personality explain
  2. EQ by itself always predicts life and work success perfectly
  3. Some EQ measures still add predictive value beyond IQ
  4. EQ completely replaces any need to assess IQ in prediction
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Correct answer: Some EQ measures still add predictive value beyond IQ

Meta-analyses indicate that certain validated measures of emotional intelligence provide additional predictive power for interpersonal and occupational outcomes beyond what IQ and personality account for.

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