Mark consistently receives feedback that he's "too intense" during team discussions, even when he believes he's being passionate about important issues. What does this suggest about his emotional intelligence?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
A key component of Emotional Intelligence (EI) is self-awareness and social awareness—understanding how one's emotions and their expressions impact others.
• Mark believes he is simply showing passion, but his team perceives it negatively as "too intense".
• This gap between his intent and the team's perception indicates that he lacks awareness of how his emotional expression affects those around him.
Therefore, the correct option is (B).