PsychologyVariations in Psychological Attributes

Which of the following represents the feeling side of intelligence?

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 2

The correct answer is Option (2) →

Emotional Intelligence

Option (1) Intelligence Quotient — Incorrect. Intelligence Quotient (IQ) is a number that expresses general intellectual ability, worked out from mental age and chronological age. It deals with the thinking side.

Option (2) Emotional Intelligence — Correct. Emotional intelligence is a set of skills behind accurate appraisal, expression and regulation of emotions. So it is called the feeling side of intelligence.

Option (3) Social Intelligence — Incorrect. Social intelligence is skill in understanding people and handling social situations. The name feeling side of intelligence is given to emotional intelligence.

NCERT (2026-27): “EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
The notion of emotional intelligence broadens the concept of intelligence beyond the intellectual sphere/domain and considers that intelligence includes emotions. You may note that it builds on the concept of intelligence in the Indian tradition. Emotional intelligence is a set of skills that underlie accurate appraisal, expression, and regulation of emotions. It is the feeling side of intelligence. …”