Emotional Reactions
What did the student at the beginning of the chapter do after hearing upsetting news in the nursing office?
She screamed and collapsed in the hallway.
Name one life challenge mentioned in chapter 8
Failing a college course.
What is emotional intelligence?
Managing emotions well.
What's the first skill of emotional intelligence?
What does the American Medical Association define as anything that disrupts your well-being?
Stress.
How did her classmates respond to her reaction?
They tried to comfort her.
What determines how we deal with tough times?
Our emotional response.
How is emotional intelligence different from IQ?
It's about emotions, not smarts.
What EQ skill helps you avoid rash decisions in emotional moments?
Emotional self-management.
What hormone is released during the stress response, along with adrenaline?
Cortisol.
What does the narrator say an upset can signal?
That you're off course.
What does chapter 8 say about success?
It's more than academics.
What did the valedictorian study show?
Many didn't reach top careers.
What EQ skill involves empathy and reading others' emotions?
Social awareness.
What effect does long-term stress have on memory and focus?
It weakens them.
What eventually happened to the student from the beginning of the chapter?
She dropped out.
What do high achievers often lack?
Emotional Intelligence.
What percent of valedictorians were at the top of their careers 10 years after graduation?
25 percent.
What EQ skill helps you manage emotions in relationships?
Relationship management.
What kind of mindset chooses unhealthy, impulsive ways to handle stress.
Victim mindset.
What does this story (from the beginning of the chapter) show about emotional crisis?
Support matters, but outcomes still depend on the person.
What can personal struggles help us do?
Get back on track.
Why is EQ important?
It predicts real-world success.
Which EQ skill is considered the foundation of all the others?
Emotional self-awareness.
What mindset uses smart choices to reduce stress and stay on course?
Creator mindset.