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Emotional Intelligence

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Test

Measure how well you read, understand and manage emotions — yours and others'.

  • 📝 40 questions
  • ⏱️ 8 min
  • ✨ New
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What you'll learn

  • Your overall EQ score

    A score from 0 to 100 on an easy-to-read gauge.

  • Four skill areas

    Self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship skills.

  • Strengths & growth areas

    Where you shine emotionally and where to focus next.

  • Practical exercises

    Simple daily habits to raise your emotional intelligence.

What this test measures

  • Self-awareness

    Recognizing your own emotions, triggers, strengths and limits.

  • Self-management

    Handling emotions, staying calm under pressure and keeping motivated.

  • Social awareness

    Reading other people's emotions and understanding their point of view.

  • Relationship skills

    Communicating well, resolving conflict and supporting others.

Possible results

  • Emotional Explorer

    You're at the start of your emotional intelligence journey. Emotions — yours and others' — can sometimes feel confusing or overwhelming.

  • Emotional Learner

    You have a solid emotional foundation with some clear areas to grow. You understand emotions reasonably well, though stress can still knock you off balance.

  • Emotionally Skilled

    You have strong emotional intelligence. You usually understand what you feel, manage it well, and read other people with ease.

  • Emotional Master

    Your emotional intelligence is exceptional. You understand yourself deeply, stay steady under pressure and bring out the best in others.

About the method

Emotional intelligence (EI or EQ) describes the ability to recognize, understand and manage emotions — both your own and other people's. Psychologists Peter Salovey and John Mayer introduced the term in a scientific paper in 1990.

The idea became famous in 1995 with Daniel Goleman's best-selling book Emotional Intelligence, which argued that emotional skills matter as much as IQ for success at work and in life. Goleman popularized a model with areas such as self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy and social skills.

Researchers still debate how best to measure EQ. Some tests measure abilities with right-and-wrong answers, while others — like this one — ask you to rate yourself. Self-report tests are a useful way to reflect, but they can be influenced by how you see yourself.

This test uses 40 original statements written for TestMyPsyche, ten for each of four skill areas, with half reverse-worded. Your EQ score shows where you fall between the lowest and highest possible answers. It's for self-reflection and fun.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good EQ score?

On this test, 60–79 is strong and 80+ is exceptional. Most people score between 40 and 79. Remember that it's a self-rating, so it reflects how you see yourself.

Can emotional intelligence be improved?

Yes! Unlike some traits, EQ skills can be practiced and improved at any age — through habits like naming emotions, pausing before reacting and actively listening.

What's the difference between EQ and IQ?

IQ measures reasoning and problem-solving abilities. EQ is about understanding and managing emotions. They're different skills, and both are useful.

What are the four areas of emotional intelligence?

Self-awareness (knowing your emotions), self-management (handling them), social awareness (reading others) and relationship skills (communicating and resolving conflict).

How long does the test take?

About 8 minutes for 40 statements.

Is this a professional assessment?

No. It's designed for self-reflection and entertainment, not for hiring decisions or clinical use.

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