Introduction to Emotional Intelligence

A collection of vocabulary flashcards related to Emotional Intelligence, focusing on key terms and definitions from the lecture notes.

Emotional Intelligence (EI)

The ability to recognize, understand, manage, and communicate emotions effectively.

Emotion

Intense feelings directed at someone or something, which are private experiences inferred from observable behavior.

Physiological Arousal

Physical changes in the body that occur in response to emotions, such as heart rate increase or sweating.

James-Lange Theory of Emotion

The theory that emotions occur as a result of physiological reactions to events.

Cannon-Bard Theory of Emotion

The theory that physiological reactions and emotions occur simultaneously.

Limbic System

The part of the brain known as the emotional brain, responsible for processing emotions.

Amygdala

A key part of the limbic system involved in emotion, survival instincts, and memory.

Facial Feedback Hypothesis

The theory that facial expressions can influence emotions.

Two-Factor Theory of Emotion

The theory that emotion is based on physiological arousal and cognitive labeling of that arousal.

Negative Emotions

Emotions that can take immediate corrective action, often associated with negative experiences.

Positive Emotions

Emotions that broaden one’s outlook and contribute to emotional resilience.

Emotional Sensitivity

How often and intensely a person experiences their emotions; high sensitivity involves experiencing emotions more frequently and intensely.

Emotional Maturity

The ability to handle situations without escalating them or blaming others.

Emotional Competency

The ability to sense, understand, manage, and communicate emotions effectively.

Cerebral Hemispheres

The left hemisphere is associated with positive emotions, while the right hemisphere is associated with negative emotions.