Emotion Recognition Assessment Test

See how well you pick up and tell apart others’ emotions in about 4 minutes. Get clear strengths and growth areas from someone who knows you, for more effective communication and trust.

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13/20

Recognition of Others' Emotions (RoOE)

Measures how accurately a person identifies and distinguishes other people's emotional states in everyday interactions.

Needs improvement

Developing

Strong

-20 – 9: Needs improvement | 10 – 14: Developing | 15 – 20: Strong

A score of 13 indicates a developing ability to recognize others' emotions, with generally accurate reading of feelings but occasional confusion between similar emotional states.

example score

3/20

Recognition of One's Own Emotions (RoOOE)

Measures how clearly a person can identify and name their own emotions, especially when feelings are subtle or mixed.

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Moderate clarity

High clarity

-20 – 0: Low clarity | 1 – 14: Moderate clarity | 15 – 20: High clarity

A score of 3 indicates moderate emotional clarity, suggesting you can often recognize your feelings but may sometimes struggle to distinguish or label them precisely in more complex situations.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Managers and team leads

41%OF USERS

They ask colleagues to rate how accurately they read emotions at work to improve communication, feedback, and conflict handling.

Couples and close partners

34%OF USERS

They invite a partner to assess emotional sensitivity to reduce misunderstandings and strengthen day-to-day connection.

Helpers and service roles

25%OF USERS

They use input from clients or coworkers to see whether they truly pick up on feelings and respond appropriately under pressure.

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Recognizing Others' Emotions (ROE)

Average

2.9

Normal range

-4 — 9.8

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-20

max.

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Recognizing Your Emotions (RYE)

Average

5.5

Normal range

-0.3 — 11.3

min.

-20

max.

majority

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this measure?

It measures how accurately a person identifies and differentiates other people’s emotional states. It focuses on recognizing the underlying emotion rather than reacting to visible behavior alone.

Who should complete the questions?

The questionnaire is completed by someone who knows the person well, such as a colleague, friend, or relative. It is not intended for self-report.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

Estimated completion time is about 4 minutes. The questionnaire includes 20 items.

What should the rater consider when answering?

Responses should be based on observed patterns across different situations, not a single event. When unsure, choose the option that best matches typical behavior.

How should results be interpreted?

Results indicate current strengths and areas for improvement in recognizing emotions. They should be interpreted as screening information and combined with other observations when used for decisions.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Emotion Recognition Assessment Test

emotional intelligence

This measure evaluates perceived ability to identify and differentiate others’ emotional states in everyday interactions. The Emotion Recognition Assessment is designed to be completed quickly and focuses on how accurately an individual is thought to read emotional cues.

It is an informant-report instrument in which someone who knows the person well (e.g., colleague, friend, family member) rates observed emotion-recognition skills. The questionnaire includes 20 items and typically takes about 4 minutes to complete.

Scores from the Emotion Recognition Assessment may be used to summarize relative strengths and areas for further skill development and can be informed by multiple informants when available. Results should be interpreted in context and do not constitute a diagnosis.

Author: paul-ekman

Literature: Mayer, J. D., Salovey, P., & Caruso, D. R. Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT) user’s manual. Multi-Health Systems. 2002.; Davis, M. H. Test your EQ: find out how emotionally intelligent you really are. New York. 2005.

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