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andlt;Pandgt;Emotional intelligence (EI) is one of the most widely discussed topics in current psychology. Although first mentioned in the professional literature nearly two decades ago, in the past five years it has received extensive media attention. The term "emotional intelligence" refers to the ability to identify, express, and understand emotions; to assimilate emotions into thought; and to regulate both positive and negative emotions in oneself and others. Yet despite the flourishing research programs and broad popular interest, scientific evidence for a clearly identified construct of EI is sparse. It remains to be seen whether there is anything to EI that researchers in the fields of personality, intelligence, and applied psychology do not already know.This book offers a comprehensive critical review of EI. It examines current thinking on the nature, components, determinants, and consequences of EI, and evaluates the state of the art in EI theory, research, assessment, and applications. It highlights the extent to which empirical evidence supports EI as a valid construct and debunks some of the more extravagant claims that appear in the popular media. Finally, it examines the potential use of EI to guide practical interventions in various clinical, occupational, and educational settings.andlt;/Pandgt;
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An excellent sourcebook that provides a wonderful introduction to emotional intelligence. The MIT Press
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"[A}n essential tool for any serious student of emotional intelligence." Aaron Ben-Ze'ev TRENDS in Cognitive Sciences The MIT Press
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Received Honorable Mention in the category of Psychology in the 2002 Professional/Scholarly Publishing Annual Awards Competition presented by the Association of American Publishers, Inc.
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"This is the most comprehensive scientific analysis of emotional intelligence yet produced. No one wishing to study the issue seriously can afford to neglect it. I highly recommend it to all those wishing to understand the nature of emotional intelligence."--Aaron Ben Ze'ev, Professor of Philosophy, University of Haifa, and author of The Subtlety of Emotions The MIT Press
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Emotional Intelligence is an admirably clear and useful book, especially for those approaching the subject for the first time. Anyone trying to make sense of this area, which has grown almost too rapidly, will find the book an invaluable aid in enabling clear thinking about the concept and its implications. Mathews, Zeidner, and Roberts have done a fine and scholarly job. They write with clarity and allow readers to judge how much of this new concept is substance and how much is hype. Aaron Ben Ze'ev, Professor of Philosophy, University of Haifa, and author of < i=""> The Subtlety of Emotions <>
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"The influence of emotions on thinking is currently a lively topic in cognitive science. In his unique work on this issue -- combining psychology, philosophy, and computational modeling -- Paul Thagard has both analyzed real-life issues and advanced our theoretical understanding. This important collection of his articles should not be missed."--Keith Oatley, University of Toronto
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andlt;Pandgt;"...[A]n essential tool for any serious student of emotional intelligence." Aaron Ben-Ze'ev TRENDS in Cognitive Sciencesandlt;/Pandgt; The MIT Press The MIT Press
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andlt;Pandgt;"An excellent sourcebook that provides a wonderful introduction to emotional intelligence." Meredith Hanson, D.S.W. Psychiatric Servicesandlt;/Pandgt; The MIT Press
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andlt;Pandgt;"[Aand#125;n essential tool for any serious student of emotional intelligence." Aaron Ben-Ze'ev TRENDS in Cognitive Sciencesandlt;/Pandgt; The MIT Press
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andlt;Pandgt;"This is the most comprehensive scientific analysis of emotional intelligence yet produced. No one wishing to study the issue seriously can afford to neglect it. I highly recommend it to all those wishing to understand the nature of emotional intelligence."--Aaron Ben Ze'ev, Professor of Philosophy, University of Haifa, and author of The Subtlety of Emotionsandlt;/Pandgt; The MIT Press
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andlt;Pandgt;"Emotional Intelligence is an admirably clear and useful book, especially for those approaching the subject for the first time. Anyone trying to make sense of this area, which has grown almost too rapidly, will find the book an invaluable aid in enabling clear thinking about the concept and its implications. Mathews, Zeidner, and Roberts have done a fine and scholarly job. They write with clarity and allow readers to judge how much of this new concept is substance and how much is hype."--Keith Oatley, University of TorontoPlease note: Endorser gives permission to excerpt from quote.andlt;/Pandgt;
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This is the most comprehensive scientific analysis of emotional intelligence yet produced. No one wishing to study the issue seriously can afford to neglect it. I highly recommend it to all those wishing to understand the nature of emotional intelligence. Meredith Hanson, D.S.W. Psychiatric Services
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A comprehensive, scientific examination of the popular psychological construct of emotional intelligence.
Synopsis
Emotional intelligence (EI) is one of the most widely discussed topics in current psychology. Although first mentioned in the professional literature nearly two decades ago, in the past five years it has received extensive media attention. The term "emotional intelligence" refers to the ability to identify, express, and understand emotions; to assimilate emotions into thought; and to regulate both positive and negative emotions in oneself and others. Yet despite the flourishing research programs and broad popular interest, scientific evidence for a clearly identified construct of EI is sparse. It remains to be seen whether there is anything to EI that researchers in the fields of personality, intelligence, and applied psychology do not already know.
This book offers a comprehensive critical review of EI. It examines current thinking on the nature, components, determinants, and consequences of EI, and evaluates the state of the art in EI theory, research, assessment, and applications. It highlights the extent to which empirical evidence supports EI as a valid construct and debunks some of the more extravagant claims that appear in the popular media. Finally, it examines the potential use of EI to guide practical interventions in various clinical, occupational, and educational settings.
About the Author
Gerald Matthews is Professor of Psychology at McMicken College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Cincinnati.Moshe Zeidner is Dean of Research at the University of Haifa and Director of the Center for Interdisciplinary Research of Emotions.Richard D. Roberts is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Sydney.