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DEFTNESS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-02-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cognitive Psychology
- Industrial and Economic Psychology
- Mental health and hygiene
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- emotional intelligence
1, record 1, English, emotional%20intelligence
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- EI 2, record 1, English, EI
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The capacity] to be aware of, understand, and manage both [our] own as well as other people’s emotion in order to adapt to life’s demands and pressures. 3, record 1, English, - emotional%20intelligence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Emotional intelligence includes self-awareness, impulse control, persistence, self-motivation, empathy and social deftness. 4, record 1, English, - emotional%20intelligence
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie cognitive
- Psychologie industrielle et économique
- Hygiène et santé mentales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- intelligence émotionnelle
1, record 1, French, intelligence%20%C3%A9motionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- IE 2, record 1, French, IE
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[L'auteur] est l'un des premiers chercheurs à avoir proposé l'expression «quotient émotionnel» pour mesurer l'intelligence émotionnelle. Selon lui, elle se situe au croisement des compétences et des habiletés émotionnelles et sociales qui favorisent un comportement intelligent. 3, record 1, French, - intelligence%20%C3%A9motionnelle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'intelligence émotionnelle comprend la conscience de soi, le contrôle des impulsions, la persévérance, l'automotivation, l'empathie et les habiletés sociales. 4, record 1, French, - intelligence%20%C3%A9motionnelle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Psicología cognitiva
- Psicología económica e industrial
- Higiene y salud mental
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- inteligencia emocional
1, record 1, Spanish, inteligencia%20emocional
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IE 2, record 1, Spanish, IE
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La inteligencia emocional es un nuevo concepto de medición psicológica que influye no sólo en el éxito profesional, sino también sobre los estudios, la convivencia familiar, las relaciones y la salud. [...] La inteligencia emocional podría definirse como "la capacidad para leer nuestros sentimientos, controlar nuestros impulsos, razonar, permanecer tranquilos y optimistas cuando nos vemos confrontados a ciertas pruebas y mantenernos a la escucha del otro". 3, record 1, Spanish, - inteligencia%20emocional
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Siguiendo el modelo de habilidad de inteligencia emocional desarrollado por Mayer y Salovey (1997) trabajamos ejercicios relacionados con los cuatro componentes de la IE: percepción y expresión emocional, facilitación emocional, comprensión emocional y regulación emocional. 2, record 1, Spanish, - inteligencia%20emocional
Record 2 - internal organization data 1993-07-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- deftness
1, record 2, English, deftness
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- habileté
1, record 2, French, habilet%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- adresse 1, record 2, French, adresse
correct, feminine noun
- dextérité 1, record 2, French, dext%C3%A9rit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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