PPT: Emotional Intelligence | UPSC Mains: Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude PDF Download

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Emotional Intelligence: 
Ethics
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Emotional Intelligence: 
Ethics
Emotions: The Essential Constitute of 
Human Psyche
What Are Emotions?
Emotions are complex reactions 
involving subjective feelings like joy, 
anger, and sorrow. They include 
expressions and the ability to 
understand others' emotional states, 
deriving from circumstances, mood, or 
relationships.
Evolutionary Purpose
Emotions evolved as effective solutions 
to recurring problems faced by our 
ancestors, making them fundamental 
components of the human mind.
Living Without Emotions
Humans cannot live without emotions. They guide decisions, foster connections, and 
shape our perception of the world.
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Emotional Intelligence: 
Ethics
Emotions: The Essential Constitute of 
Human Psyche
What Are Emotions?
Emotions are complex reactions 
involving subjective feelings like joy, 
anger, and sorrow. They include 
expressions and the ability to 
understand others' emotional states, 
deriving from circumstances, mood, or 
relationships.
Evolutionary Purpose
Emotions evolved as effective solutions 
to recurring problems faced by our 
ancestors, making them fundamental 
components of the human mind.
Living Without Emotions
Humans cannot live without emotions. They guide decisions, foster connections, and 
shape our perception of the world.
Structure of Emotions
Components of Emotions
Emotions comprise three 
elements: physiological changes 
(heart rate, blood pressure), 
subjective cognitive states 
(personal experiences), and 
expressive behavior (outward 
manifestations).
Positive Emotions
Joy, interest, contentment, and 
love broaden our perspectives and 
build personal resources. These 
pleasant emotions open 
possibilities and enhance our 
capabilities.
Negative Emotions
Emotions like fear and anger 
connect to survival responses. 
Though unpleasant, they serve 
valuable purposes by motivating 
us to seek help, repair 
relationships, or change direction.
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Emotional Intelligence: 
Ethics
Emotions: The Essential Constitute of 
Human Psyche
What Are Emotions?
Emotions are complex reactions 
involving subjective feelings like joy, 
anger, and sorrow. They include 
expressions and the ability to 
understand others' emotional states, 
deriving from circumstances, mood, or 
relationships.
Evolutionary Purpose
Emotions evolved as effective solutions 
to recurring problems faced by our 
ancestors, making them fundamental 
components of the human mind.
Living Without Emotions
Humans cannot live without emotions. They guide decisions, foster connections, and 
shape our perception of the world.
Structure of Emotions
Components of Emotions
Emotions comprise three 
elements: physiological changes 
(heart rate, blood pressure), 
subjective cognitive states 
(personal experiences), and 
expressive behavior (outward 
manifestations).
Positive Emotions
Joy, interest, contentment, and 
love broaden our perspectives and 
build personal resources. These 
pleasant emotions open 
possibilities and enhance our 
capabilities.
Negative Emotions
Emotions like fear and anger 
connect to survival responses. 
Though unpleasant, they serve 
valuable purposes by motivating 
us to seek help, repair 
relationships, or change direction.
Intelligence: Concepts and Types
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Concept of Intelligence
Intelligence is the capacity to 
think rationally, act 
purposefully, and adapt 
effectively to one's 
environment. It operates 
through cognitive processes 
including perception, 
learning, memory, reasoning, 
and problem-solving.
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Traditional View
Traditionally, intelligence was 
viewed as a measurable 
general factor. This 
perspective suggested that 
performance across different 
cognitive tasks was 
correlated, leading to the 
concept of a single 
intelligence quotient.
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Multiple Intelligences
Howard Gardner's theory 
proposed distinct types of 
intelligence including 
linguistic, logical, kinesthetic, 
spatial, musical, 
interpersonal, and 
intrapersonal - each 
representing unique ways of 
processing information and 
problem-solving.
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Emotional Intelligence: 
Ethics
Emotions: The Essential Constitute of 
Human Psyche
What Are Emotions?
Emotions are complex reactions 
involving subjective feelings like joy, 
anger, and sorrow. They include 
expressions and the ability to 
understand others' emotional states, 
deriving from circumstances, mood, or 
relationships.
Evolutionary Purpose
Emotions evolved as effective solutions 
to recurring problems faced by our 
ancestors, making them fundamental 
components of the human mind.
Living Without Emotions
Humans cannot live without emotions. They guide decisions, foster connections, and 
shape our perception of the world.
Structure of Emotions
Components of Emotions
Emotions comprise three 
elements: physiological changes 
(heart rate, blood pressure), 
subjective cognitive states 
(personal experiences), and 
expressive behavior (outward 
manifestations).
Positive Emotions
Joy, interest, contentment, and 
love broaden our perspectives and 
build personal resources. These 
pleasant emotions open 
possibilities and enhance our 
capabilities.
Negative Emotions
Emotions like fear and anger 
connect to survival responses. 
Though unpleasant, they serve 
valuable purposes by motivating 
us to seek help, repair 
relationships, or change direction.
Intelligence: Concepts and Types
1
Concept of Intelligence
Intelligence is the capacity to 
think rationally, act 
purposefully, and adapt 
effectively to one's 
environment. It operates 
through cognitive processes 
including perception, 
learning, memory, reasoning, 
and problem-solving.
2
Traditional View
Traditionally, intelligence was 
viewed as a measurable 
general factor. This 
perspective suggested that 
performance across different 
cognitive tasks was 
correlated, leading to the 
concept of a single 
intelligence quotient.
3
Multiple Intelligences
Howard Gardner's theory 
proposed distinct types of 
intelligence including 
linguistic, logical, kinesthetic, 
spatial, musical, 
interpersonal, and 
intrapersonal - each 
representing unique ways of 
processing information and 
problem-solving.
Triarchic Theory of Intelligence
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Analytical Intelligence
Problem-solving through 
abstract thinking
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Creative Intelligence
Creating new ideas for novel 
situations
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Practical Intelligence
Adapting to real-world 
environments
Robert Sternberg argued that traditional definitions of intelligence were too narrow. His Triarchic Theory breaks 
intelligence into three distinct types: Analytical (componential) - being "book smart"; Creative (experiential) - 
inventing new solutions; and Practical (contextual) - "street smarts" or common sense applied to everyday tasks.
This model expanded our understanding beyond the traditional IQ test, recognizing cognitive processes, planning, 
and decision-making as important aspects of intelligence not measured by conventional tests.