Emotional Quotient & the
Five Factors of Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence Test (EQ Test)
What Is an Emotional Intelligence Test?
An emotional intelligence test, often referred to as an EQ assessment, measures how individuals recognize, understand, and manage emotions in themselves and others. This assessment evaluates key emotional competencies such as self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and social effectiveness—skills that directly impact leadership, workplace performance, and personal development. The TTISI Emotional Intelligence Test is designed to provide clear, research-based insights that can be applied in real-world professional and personal contexts.
Our EQ assessment measures a person’s emotional intelligence, or ability to sense, understand, and effectively apply emotions for higher levels of collaboration and productivity.
It examines five key areas pertaining to intrapersonal and interpersonal relations: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, social awareness, and social regulation.
What Does This EQ Test Measure? EQ helps:
- Improve self-awareness and social awareness
- Drive personal and professional growth
- Support stress management
- Work well with a wide variety of people
- Respond effectively to rapidly changing conditions
- Emotional regulation
- Empathy and Relationship management
Emotional intelligence isn’t just for leaders—it’s a life skill for everyone. The EQ assessment helps you understand your strengths and blind spots across the five core skills and gives you practical ways to improve how you connect, communicate, and manage stress.
Companies Use EQ For:
Hiring &
Selection
Team
Building
Workplace
Culture
Professional
Development
Succession
Planning
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What is emotional intelligence (EQ)?
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to recognize, understand, manage, and apply emotions effectively in yourself and others. It includes skills such as self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, social awareness, and relationship management, all of which influence communication, decision-making, leadership, and interpersonal effectiveness.
What is the difference between EQ and IQ?
IQ (intelligence quotient) measures cognitive abilities such as logical reasoning, problem-solving, and analytical thinking, while EQ (emotional intelligence) measures how effectively a person understands and manages emotions in real-world situations. IQ is more closely tied to technical or academic capability, whereas EQ is strongly linked to leadership effectiveness, collaboration, and long-term professional success.
Is an emotional intelligence test accurate?
An emotional intelligence test can be accurate when it is research-based, well-structured, and designed to measure consistent emotional patterns rather than temporary moods. Professionally developed EQ tests focus on validated emotional competencies and are widely used in leadership development, coaching, and organizational settings, with accuracy depending on the quality of the assessment and how results are interpreted and applied.
Can emotional intelligence be improved?
Yes, emotional intelligence can be improved over time through increased self-awareness, feedback, coaching, and intentional practice. Because emotional skills are learnable, EQ development is commonly included in leadership training, professional development, and personal growth programs.
Who should take an EQ test?
An EQ test is useful for individuals seeking greater self-awareness, leaders and managers aiming to improve leadership effectiveness, teams working to strengthen communication and collaboration, and organizations focused on talent development, performance, and workplace effectiveness.