EXAMPLE MSCEIT ITEMS
The MSCEIT has eight sub-tests and over one hundred individual items. These examples are meant to illustrate the type of items that this ability test of emotional intelligence consists of.
Sample MSCEIT Report
There are two MSCEIT reports: the Personal Summary and Resource reports. Most people use the Resource Report as it presents the results in a user-friendly manner and includes suggestions and questions for the client. A sample can be viewed here.
EXAMPLE MSCEIT ITEMS
Identifying Emotions
Indicate how much of each emotion is present in this picture.
| Emotion | Not Much |
Very |
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| Happiness | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Fear | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Sadness | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Surprise | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Using Emotions
What mood(s) might be helpful to feel when meeting in-laws for the very first time?
| Mood | Not Useful |
Useful |
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| Tension | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Surprise | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Joy | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Understanding Emotions
Tom felt anxious, and became a bit
stressed when he thought about all the work he needed to do. When his supervisor
brought him an additional project, he felt ____. (Select the best choice.)
a) Overwhelmed
b) Depressed
c) Ashamed
d) Self Conscious
e) Jittery
Managing Emotions
Debbie just came back from vacation. She was feeling peaceful and content. How well would each action preserve her mood?
Action 1: She started to make a list of things at home that she needed to do.
Very Ineffective..1.....2.....3.....4.....5..Very Effective
Action 2: She began thinking about where and when she would go on her next vacation.
Very Ineffective..1.....2.....3.....4.....5..Very Effective
Action 3: She decided it was best to ignore the feeling since it wouldn't last anyway.
Very Ineffective..1.....2.....3.....4.....5..Very Effective