Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Test

Learn how well you notice and manage emotions in yourself and others in about 8 minutes. Get clear insights to improve communication, handle stress, and strengthen relationships at work and beyond.
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October 2, 2025
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example score
37/56
Attitude Toward Life (ATL)
Assesses how emotions inform your life priorities, goals, and overall sense of harmony and satisfaction.
Limited alignment
Strong alignment
14 – 35: Limited alignment | 36 – 56: Strong alignment
A score of 37 suggests you generally factor emotional needs into decisions and tend to seek a balanced, satisfying direction in life.
example score
30/56
Attitudes Toward Others (ATO)
Measures how effectively you use emotional awareness to listen, empathize, and communicate productively with others.
Developing
Strong
14 – 35: Developing | 36 – 56: Strong
A score of 30 falls in the Developing range, suggesting interpersonal empathy and listening skills are present but may be applied inconsistently across situations.
example score
32/56
Self-Attitude (SA)
Assesses how well you recognize and regulate your own emotions to manage internal experiences effectively.
Needs development
Strong
14 – 35: Needs development | 36 – 56: Strong
A score of 32 falls in the Needs development range, suggesting your self-awareness and self-regulation skills are present but may be inconsistent under stress or strong emotions.
example score
150/168
Overall Emotional Quotient (OEQ)
This scale measures your overall ability to recognize, manage, and use emotions effectively in yourself and in interactions with others.
Lower EQ
Average EQ
Higher EQ
42 – 80: Lower EQ | 81 – 120: Average EQ | 121 – 168: Higher EQ
A score of 150 falls in the Higher EQ range, suggesting strong emotional awareness and regulation with generally effective understanding of others and use of emotions in communication.
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Who Usually Takes This Test?

Self-growth seekers
41%OF USERS
People who want clearer insight into their feelings, triggers, and habits to improve well-being and everyday decisions.
Managers and team leads
34%OF USERS
Leaders who want to communicate better, handle conflict and stress more calmly, and build healthier team dynamics.
Coaches and HR professionals
25%OF USERS
Professionals who use EQ insights to support development conversations, training plans, and how people adapt to change at work.
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Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Attitude Towards Life (ATL)
Average
42.1
Normal range
36.9 — 47.4
min.
14
max.
56
Majority
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Attitude Toward Others (ATO)
Average
43.2
Normal range
36.3 — 50
min.
14
max.
56
Majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Attitude Toward Yourself (ATY)
Average
40.9
Normal range
35.1 — 46.7
min.
14
max.
56
Majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Overall Emotional Quotient (OEQ)
Average
118
Normal range
102.2 — 133.7
min.
42
max.
168
Majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this test measure?
It assesses key components of emotional intelligence: recognizing personal emotions, regulating them, understanding others’ feelings, and using emotions in communication.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Estimated completion time is about 8 minutes. The questionnaire contains 42 items.
How should items be answered?
Select the response that best matches typical behavior, not an ideal response. Answer all items using the same time frame and approach.
How are results interpreted?
Results indicate relative strengths and areas for development across the measured abilities. Scores are not a clinical diagnosis and should be interpreted in context.
Who is this test intended for?
It is suitable for adults in personal development, coaching, and workplace settings. It can support reflection on coping with stress, adaptation, and interpersonal interaction.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
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Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This self-report measure is designed to screen aspects of perceived emotional functioning in everyday contexts. The Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Test provides a brief estimate of how an individual understands and manages emotions in themselves and in interpersonal situations.

The measure includes 42 items and typically takes about 8 minutes to complete. Item content samples domains commonly described in emotional intelligence models, including awareness of one’s own emotions, emotion regulation, recognition of others’ emotions, and the use of emotion to support effective communication.

Scores from the Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Test are intended for informational use and should be interpreted in the context of other clinical or organizational data, not as a standalone diagnostic indicator. The construct is often discussed in the literature associated with Peter Salovey and John D. Mayer.

Author: John D. Mayer, Peter Salovey
Literature: Mayer, J. D., Salovey, P., & Caruso, D. R. Emotional intelligence: Theory, findings, and implications. Psychological Inquiry. 2004.
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