Single Minded

The Difference Between IQ & EQ (aka Emotional Intelligence)

Hannah Furst

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This week we're joined by researcher (and fellow Single Minded listener) Zoe Callis to talk about emotional intelligence (EQ) and the role it plays in romantic relationships. This episode covers: 

  • What's the difference between IQ and EQ?
  • What are the qualities of someone with high EQ vs low EQ?
  • Is it possible to improve your EQ? 
  • Do we rank high IQ and high EQ as attractive qualities? 

The research paper Zoe conducted isn't publicly available, but you can reach out to her direct for more info. Zoe Callis: https://research-repository.uwa.edu.au/en/persons/zoe-callis

Extra reading: The costs of being exceptionally intelligent: Compatibility and interpersonal skill concerns.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intell.2020.101465