QUESTION 2(b)
GS4
10 marks
What are the main components of emotional intelligence (EI)? Can they be learned? Discuss.
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7 min
150 words
What the examiner wants
State the main components of EI and discuss whether they can be learned.
DiscussExplain the different sides of the issue, use evidence, and finish with a balanced view.
Demand-wise check
- 1Components (Goleman): self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, social skills≈30 words
- 2Can be learned: neuroplasticity, training, mindfulness, feedback, coaching, role play≈30 words
- 3Some limits: temperament, early childhood influence≈30 words
- 4Relevance for civil servants: crisis handling, teamwork≈30 words
Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.
Answer plan
Components with one-line meaningEvidence that EI can be learnedLimitsConclusion
Where marks usually go
- Only listing components
- Not answering 'can they be learned'
Draw this
- Wheel of Goleman's five: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, social skills, each with one learning method
Value addition
- ThinkerDaniel Goleman's 'Emotional Intelligence' (1995) popularised the five-component model.Daniel Goleman
- StudyResearch on mindfulness training shows improved emotional regulation; many organisations run EI training.Psychology literature
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Reviewed public-source references related to this PYQ. Same-syllabus references are labelled separately.
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- Shakti Dubey · AIR 1 · Page 19 ↗Reviewed PYQ reference
- A R Rajah · Page 9 ↗Reviewed PYQ reference
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