What it measures
How you notice, understand, use and regulate emotion, in yourself and in other people.
Your score is placed against adults generally. Most people sit in the middle, and both ends are rare by definition. A band is a position in a distribution, not a verdict.
Good uses
- Seeing which of the four areas is your weakest.
- A starting point for reflection, coaching or a conversation.
- Seeing where you sit relative to adults generally.
Known limits
- It records how you see yourself, not how you behave. The two come apart whenever you have a reason to look good.
- People who read emotion poorly often rate themselves highly, which self-report cannot correct for.
- It is not a diagnosis and does not replace speaking to a professional.
Other tests
Covering similar ground: Social Intelligence and Self-Control.