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Emotional Intelligence in Depth – UPSC GS4

This module of the GS Paper 4: Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude course covers models of emotional intelligence and their use in administration and governance. It has 2 study lessons and a 16-question practice quiz. Free lessons can be read in full; premium lessons show a preview.

Lessons in this module

1. Emotional Intelligence: Concepts and Models

The syllabus lists "Emotional intelligence – concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance". UPSC has asked whether emotional intelligence can be learnt, how it helps in decision-making and how it differs from…

2. Emotional Intelligence in Administration and Governance

Knowing the models is not enough. GS4 questions ask how EI helps an officer handle a mob, motivate a team, deal with a hostile politician or cope with stress. This lesson shows the utilities and…

Module quiz: Emotional Intelligence in Depth (16 questions)

Maps & infographics in this module

Cycle diagram of Goleman's five components of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy and social skills — First three are personal, last two social.

Flow chart of the four branches of the Mayer–Salovey ability model from perceiving to managing emotions — From basic to advanced abilities.

Table comparing IQ and EQ on what they measure, change, prediction and example — Both matter; EQ grows with practice.

Table linking each of Goleman's five EI components to an administrative use and example — One row per component makes a strong answer.

Flow chart of five steps to calm a crisis using emotional intelligence — Empathy first, firmness where needed.

Four cards on emotional intelligence in action: Cyclone Phailin, Kerala floods, Janamaithri policing and COVID-19 migrant care — Use one example per answer.

Frequently asked questions

Lessons: Emotional Intelligence: Concepts and Models; Emotional Intelligence in Administration and Governance.

Answer: Salovey and Mayer. 1990.

Answer: 1995. Why it can matter more than IQ.

Answer: Intelligence quotient. Motivation and self-regulation are others.

Answer: Ability model. Performance test.

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