Which term refers to the ability to perceive, understand, manage, and use emotions?

• A. Emotional intelligence
• B. General intelligence
• C. Mental age
• D. Stanford-Binet

Answer: (A)

Emotional intelligence is the ability to perceive, understand, manage, and use emotions. This means recognizing emotions in yourself and others, understanding how those emotions influence behavior, regulating feelings to stay effective in social interactions, and using emotional information to guide thinking and decision-making. It helps explain why some people navigate social situations and stress with greater ease, and it’s something that can be developed with practice and experience.

The other terms describe different ideas. General intelligence refers to cognitive abilities like reasoning, memory, and problem-solving. Mental age is a historical concept used to describe cognitive development in relation to age. The Stanford-Binet is a widely used intelligence test, not a term for a person’s emotional abilities.