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Emotional Intelligence Level (LEI) Test

In 10 minutes, learn how well you recognize and interpret emotions in yourself and others. Get clear insights you can use to improve communication, solve problems, and handle conflict.

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October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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Verified by Daniel Hall

Psychologist with 25 years of experience

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How the Scales are Structured

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6/10

Communication (C)

Measures how effectively a person recognizes others’ emotions and uses that understanding to build and maintain constructive interpersonal relationships.

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1 – 4: Low | 5 – 7: Moderate | 8 – 10: High

A score of 6 indicates a moderate level of communicative emotional intelligence, suggesting generally effective empathy and relationship skills with occasional challenges in reading others or navigating tense interactions.

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7/10

Personal (P)

Measures how well a person recognizes, understands, and regulates their own emotions and uses self-insight under stress.

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1 – 4: Low | 5 – 7: Moderate | 8 – 10: High

A score of 7 indicates a moderate level of personal emotional intelligence, suggesting generally good self-awareness and emotional self-regulation with occasional difficulty in more demanding situations.

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4/10

Overall Emotional Intelligence (OEI)

Measures how well a person recognizes, understands, and regulates emotions in themselves and others in everyday situations.

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1 – 4: Low | 5 – 7: Average | 8 – 10: High

A score of 4 falls in the Low range, suggesting basic emotional awareness with more frequent difficulties applying emotion understanding to regulation and interpersonal situations.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Self-improvement seekers

41%OF USERS

People who want to understand their feelings better and build healthier habits for managing stress and reactions.

Team leaders and managers

34%OF USERS

People who lead others and want to handle conflict, feedback, and motivation more calmly and effectively.

Relationship and communication learners

25%OF USERS

People who want to read others’ emotions more accurately and communicate with more empathy at home or work.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Communicative (C)

Average

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2.9 — 5.2

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Personal (P)

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5.4

Normal range

3.8 — 7

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Overall Emotional Intelligence Level (OEIL)

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3.9

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2.5 — 5.3

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Example Questions From the Test

- No
- Probably no
- Probably yes
- Yes
- No
- Probably not
- Probably yes
- Yes
- No
- Rather no
- Rather yes
- Yes

These are 3 of the 50 real questions — the rest appear in the test. No sign-up needed to start.

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WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Emotional Intelligence Level (LEI) Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This self-report measure is designed to screen perceived emotional awareness and emotion-related skills in daily functioning. Emotional Intelligence Level (LEI) offers a brief snapshot of how an individual identifies, reflects on, and applies information about emotions in themselves and others.

The measure includes 50 items and typically takes about 10 minutes to complete. Item content emphasizes recognizing and labeling emotions, considering links between emotional responses and situational triggers, and using emotion-related information to guide problem solving and interpersonal behavior (Salovey & Mayer).

Results from Emotional Intelligence Level (LEI) are generally used to support clinical formulation, treatment planning, and psychoeducation by highlighting potential strengths and areas for further assessment. Scores should be interpreted in context and are not intended to serve as a stand-alone diagnostic indicator.

Author: John D. Mayer, Peter Salovey

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