is negligible when using the
EQ-i
. Raw scores on the
EQ-i
are automatically tabulated and converted into standard scores based on a mean of 100 and standard deviations of 15. This scoring system resembles that which is used by cognitive intelligence tests that generate an IQ (or
Intelligence Quotient), which is exactly what I had in mind when I coined the term “EQ” (“Emotional Quotient”) during my doctoral studies in the mid 1980s.
Average to above average scores on the
EQ-i
suggest that the respondent is effective in emotional and social functioning, meaning that he or she is most likely emotionally and socially intelligent. The higher the scores, the more positive the prediction for effective functioning in meeting environmental demands and pressures. On the other hand, an inability to be effective in performing well and the possible existence of emotional, social and/or behavioral problems are suggested by low scores. Significantly low scores on the following subscales indicate the