EQ tests books
Test Your EQ: Assess Your Emotional Intelligence with 20 Personality Questionnaires (Testing Series) (Paperback)
by Philip Carter (Contributor) 1.Book Reviews Book Description Emotional Intelligence, more commonly referred to as EQ (emotional quotient) is the ability to be aware of one’s own emotions and those of other people. More and more companies are using EQ tests to vet job applicants and assess staff. Test Your EQ is for anyone facing such a test. It helps job candidates think about various aspects of their personalities, identifying their strengths and weaknesses. Each test covers a different personality trait followed by an analysis and assessment. Candidates will be able to prepare for the real tests, develop their potential, build on their strengths, and improve on areas of weakness
Test Your EQ: Find out How Emotionally Intelligent You Really Are (Paperback)
by Ph.D., Mark Davis (Author) 1.Book Reviews From Publishers Weekly Ten years after Daniel Goleman’s blockbuster Emotional Intelligence, Davis, a professor of psychology, offers self-administered tests for readers to evaluate their own degree of emotional intelligence, or EQ. Davis acknowledges that the tests haven’t been developed with as much precision as expensive commercial instruments. The tests are divided into chapters on ―recognizing emotional states,‖ ―understanding emotions,‖ ―regulating and controlling emotions‖ and ―using emotions effectively,‖ and are in a variety of questionnaire-based styles. At the end of the book, Davis provides a chapter on how to improve one’s emotional intelligence. Although some tests won’t apply to all readers
(many of the scenarios and questions refer to children and spouses, for example), the book makes a concise introduction to the parameters of emotional intelligence, and its corollaries in behavior. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Book Description Few topics in recent years have captured the imagination of psychologists and the general public like emotional intelligence (EQ) – the ability to recognize, understand, regulate and ultimately use emotions effectively. Just as traditional measures of intelligence (IQ) tap our ability to understand and use abstract information, measures of EQ capture our ability to understand and use emotions – both our own and those of other people. Measures of IQ are no longer enough: in many – if not most – situations, EQ may be just as important as (or more important than) IQ. Until now, most measures of EQ have not been readily available to the public. Here, at last, Professor Mark Davis presents EQ in a clear and accessible way, with 25 tests that have been specially developed for this book. Each measure taps a specific component of EQ in a particular way to enable you to determine your particular strengths and weaknesses. The book concludes with suggestions about the practical, concrete steps you can take to improve your own EQ. – This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Employment Personality Tests Decoded (Paperback)
by Anne Hart (Author), George Sheldon (Author) 1.Book Reviews Book Description At least 30 percent of American companies, from American Express and Bank of America and IBM to Marriott, Procter & Gamble, Time Warner, and a host of smaller firms, subject their employees to one or more personality tests each year. Why do they do it? Employers want to hire and retain employees who are qualified, confident, resilient, even-tempered, and loyal. Personality assessments, like coaches, help them identify potential problems. The corporate world is intense. Employers need to know how their staff will deal with the inevitable pull of priorities between a regimented corporate life and family responsibilities. Under normal conditions–and under stress–how do you deal with conflicts, solve problems, and arrive at results? Will you overlook important details? Find it difficult to interact with your colleagues? Disrupt a team? Threaten your supervisor?
Employers care how you make sense of the world because they want you to be reliable-as reliable as the test they’re subjecting you to. You will be hired–or retained–because the test shows you will pose the least financial risk to your employer. Can these tests be ―beaten‖? The short answer is no. But you can certainly learn more about them and, based on that knowledge, have a better idea of the answers each test is looking for. Employment Personality Tests Decoded will show you: * Why corporations require tests. * Details of the most popular tests. * How to prepare for each type of test and assess your score. * What good (positive) attitudes employers want to see on personality assessments and profiles. * How to solve problems, get results, and simplify answers for clarity. * Your legal rights when taking corporate personality assessments. * How to ace team-building and leadership assessments, even under stress. With Employment Personality Tests Decoded, you’ll never again have to worry that you will fail to get the job you want–or keep the job you love-because you couldn’t pass the personality test! About the Author nne Hart is a popular California behavioral-science journalist, columnist, scriptwriter, and author of 70 books. She is a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors and Mensa and holds a graduate degree in English/writing. She has designed dozens of tests and assessments. George Sheldon is a journalist, photographer, author of 22 books, and a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors. Sheldon writes about business, travel, and history. He is a native of, and still resides in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
TABE Test of Adult Basic Education : The First Step to Lifelong Success (Paperback)
by Phyllis Dutwin (Author), Carol Altreuter (Author) 1.Book Reviews Book Description
An invaluable guide to the pre-GED qualification test Covering the highest level tested by the Test of Adult Basic Education–readers with skill levels of grades 9-12–TABE offers comprehensive, direct instruction; test previews; and study skills material designed to be easily accessible by adult learners outside the classroom setting. Basic reading, writing, and math skills are taught by means of familiar, everyday items. Developed to help adults realize both learning and career goals, this book contains: • Helpful charts and tables • Practice exercises • Pretests, posttests, and skills analysis charts • Reading passages taken from real-life experiences • And much more From the Back Cover Ready to take the TABE? Learn how to learn With McGraw-Hill’s TABE: Test of Adult Basic Education by your side Congratulations! You’ve taken the first step towards improving your life! By enrolling for the TABE tests, you have decided to reach for your next learning and career goals and improve your quality of life, for yourself, or for your family. With TABE: Test of Adult Basic Education, The First Step to Lifelong Success as your guide, you’ll discover how to target and master the skills you need to succeed not only on the TABE tests but also in future situations as a lifelong learner. Written by three leaders in adult education, TABE: Test of Adult Basic Education is specifically designed to help you identify your goals, learn more about your unique learning style, and discover which strategies make learning and test taking easier for you. You’ll learn basic reading, writing, and math skills through familiar, everyday items, such as work documents, help wanted ads, letters, and telephone messages. Packed with comprehensive and easily accessible instruction, test previews, and study skills material, this helpful guide contains: • Charts and tables • Practice exercises with fully explained answers • Pretests, posttests, and skills analysis charts • Reading passages taken from real-life experiences • And much more to help you learn how to succeed on tests and in life! Whether you’re taking the TABE tests to further your education or your career, or both, TABE: Test of Adult Basic Education will help you realize your goals and your dreams.
The EQ Edge: Emotional Intelligence and Your Success (Paperback)
by Steven J. Stein (Author), Howard Book (Author)
1.Book Reviews Review ―…[The EQ Edge]…includes many useful techniques that can help readers lead happier and more effective lives.‖ — Dr. Albert Ellis, President of the Albert Ellis Institute for Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. –This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Review ―At last! A breakthrough book that proves emotional intelligence drives success in the business world and in family life. The EQ Edge delivers a practical, research based, realworld roadmap on how you can bolster the odds of achieving success at work, at play, and in your personal relationships.‖ —Jack Canfield, co-creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul® series and co-author of The Success Principles TM: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be ―Finally, a practical and useable guide to what emotional intelligence is all about. This book peels the onions on what EQ really is and teaches the reader to assess their own EQ and how to increase it. This is the holy grail for career success.‖ —Michael Feiner, Professor, Columbia Graduate School of Business and author of The Feiner Points of Leadership ―Most professionals agree on the critical importance of EI, but often resolve into abstract discussions and debate as to what it is, how it is best measured, etc. The EQ Edge cuts through the abstractions, not only clarifying emotional intelligence, but it goes much further in providing the reader with a practical user’s guide. After reading this book, not only will you be more EI knowledgeable, but you will know how to manage your emotional intelligence for the better, in work and virtually every other aspect of life.‖ — Dr. Dan Baker, Clinical Psychologist, Canyon Ranch, and author of What Happy People Know ―The EQ Edge provided great insight into the theoretical and economic value of emotional intelligence, as well as the importance it plays in effective leadership. The book demonstrates the importance of performance predictors’ in succession planning by providing practical examples and comprehensive data. It is relevant and useful for current and future law-enforcement leaders who want to build trust by sharing their vision and expressing their passion. The EQ Edge has been instrumental in my understanding of emotional intelligence and has had a great impact in the United States and international law-enforcement communities.‖—Special Agent Tim Turner, FBI Academy ―The EQ Edge takes a thorough dive into the concepts of Emotional Intelligence while providing a number of practical and useful strategies that can be incorporated into your daily experiences to improve and enhance your performance as well as others around you.‖ —Gena DeChant, M.A. (I/O Psychology), SPHR, Vice President & Human Resource Professional, Wachovia Corporation
―The EQ Edge is one of the few books that not only clearly defines what emotional intelligence is and how it differs from IQ, but also tells readers what practical steps they can take to enhance their emotional intelligence quotient. It applies the principles and practices of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and includes many useful techniques that can help readers lead happier and more effective lives.‖ —Dr. Albert Ellis, President of the Albert Ellis Institute for Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy ―The EQ Edge … explains and explores emotional intelligence, taking readers through 15 crucial elements—among them self-regard, flexibility, empathy, and impulse control— with suggestions of how to improve.‖—The Globe and Mail ―This book takes readers through a systematic journey of the 15 dimensions of the BarOn EQ model. The book provokes self-reflection and yet is easy and fun to read because of the many anecdotes used to bring the different facets of EQ to life.‖—Chua Ping Tzeun, Psychologist, Singapore Armed Forces ―It’s reassuring to hear that street smarts may take you further than school smarts and that, unlike the dreaded IQ, they can be altered.‖—The Toronto Star ―Although a pilot’s technical skills. education, training and experience are all-important in meeting the challenges of a complex and demanding environment, it is the individual’s emotional intelligence that ultimately determines success or failure in this rapidly changing industry. Incorporating the EQ-i® into Air Canada’s pilot selection process has enables our company to identify candidates who not only possess advanced technical skills, but also the necessary emotional and social competencies predictive of long-term success as an Air Canada pilot.‖—Captain David Legge, Director, Flight Operations Technical, Air Canada ―I have found the book The EQ Edge to be an invaluable aid to more than 150 clients who have used EQ-i® as a leadership development tool. These clients have been in Eversheds, The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, E&Y, DWP, The Pension Service, Scottish Power, ICI, Hewlett Packard, BP, The Department of Health, Centrica, Astra Zeneca, Northern Foods, McDonald’s, Pearl, PwC, and IBM. It is clear, has helpful tips, and can be absorbed as required.‖—Jonathan Perks, MBE, MD Leadership Services, Penna plc ―The EQ Edge is a must-read for anyone constructing an intervention or training program to enhance personal understanding and skills associated with emotional intelligence. Each chapter tunnels its way into the most critical aspects of what emotional intelligence actually means and how to achieve personal success, both internally and in our relationships with those around us. It adroitly synthesizes the research and the theory in such a way as to make the application of emotional intelligence available to clinicians and trainers alike. Developing an applied base program in emotional intelligence without utilizing this book is comparable to baking the cake and leaving off the icing.‖—Patrick Kilcarr, Ph.D., Director, Center for Personal Development, School of Nursing & Health Studies, Georgetown University, Washington, DC
―I have found The EQ Edge to be very helpful in providing feedback to students who take EQ-i® assessment here at the University of Kansas Public Management Center. Having the book organized around the 15 EQ-i® subscales allows busy students to focus on areas of improvement.‖—Marvin Stottlemire, Ph.D., JD, Assistant Director, University of Kansas Management Center