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Emotion Understanding (Situations)

Emotion Understanding (Situations) Test

See how well you understand what drives emotions and how they shift in just 6 minutes. Get fast insight to anticipate reactions, improve relationships, and handle conflict and stress better.

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Questions: 306 minutes

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October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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36/100

Understanding the Consequences of Others' Emotions (UtCoOE)

Measures how well a person can anticipate how others’ emotions may influence their behavior, decisions, and communication.

Limited insight

Developing insight

Strong insight

0 – 40: Limited insight | 41 – 70: Developing insight | 71 – 100: Strong insight

A score of 36 suggests limited insight into how other people’s emotions may shape their reactions and behavior in everyday situations.

example score

86/100

Understanding the Consequences of One's Own Emotions (UtCoOOE)

Measures how well a person understands the likely behavioral and decision-making consequences of their own emotions.

Limited awareness

Developing insight

Strong insight

0 – 40: Limited awareness | 41 – 85: Developing insight | 86 – 100: Strong insight

A score of 86 indicates strong insight into how your emotions can influence your actions and choices, supporting more mindful responses in situations.

example score

62/100

Understanding the Causes of One's Own Emotions (UtCoOOE)

Measures how well a person can identify and make sense of the reasons behind their own emotional reactions.

Limited insight

Developing insight

Strong insight

0 – 40: Limited insight | 41 – 70: Developing insight | 71 – 100: Strong insight

A score of 62 indicates developing insight into what triggers your emotions, with a generally workable but not consistently clear understanding of their causes.

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Who Usually Takes This Test?

Partners and close friends

41%OF USERS

They take it together to compare perspectives, understand what triggers emotions, and reduce misunderstandings in everyday interactions.

Team leads and managers

34%OF USERS

They use it to better anticipate reactions, handle conflict, and communicate more effectively under pressure at work.

Coaches and counselors in training

25%OF USERS

They take it to practice reading emotional causes and consequences in real situations and to get feedback from people who know them well.

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

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Understanding the Consequences of Other People's Emotions (UtCoOPE)

Average

74.2

Normal range

59.7 — 88.6

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100

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Understanding the Consequences of Your Own Emotions (UtCoYOE)

Average

34.9

Normal range

20.5 — 49.4

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max.

100

majority

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Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.

Understanding the Causes of Your Own Emotions (UtCoYOE)

Average

70.4

Normal range

51.6 — 89.2

min.

max.

100

majority

This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this assessment measure?

It measures understanding of how emotions arise, change over time, and affect behavior and communication. It covers both self-related and other-related emotional processes.

Who should complete the ratings?

At least one rater who knows the participant well should complete the questions. Multiple raters are recommended to support a more balanced view.

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

The assessment takes about 6 minutes to complete. It includes 30 questions.

How should responses be selected?

Choose the option that best matches typical behavior across common situations. Base ratings on observed patterns rather than isolated events.

How should the results be interpreted?

Scores summarize current strengths and limits in understanding emotions in context. Results are intended for feedback and development and are not a diagnosis.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Understanding Emotions (Situations) Test

Emotion Understanding (Situations) Test

emotional intelligence

The measure assesses emotion understanding using brief, scenario-based prompts. Emotion Understanding (Situations) evaluates knowledge about why emotions arise, how they may change over time, and how emotions can influence behavior and interpersonal interactions.

It consists of 30 items and typically requires about 6 minutes to complete. Response patterns can help characterize strengths and limitations in interpreting emotional antecedents and likely consequences across common situations. Emotion Understanding (Situations) may be used as part of a broader assessment of emotional competencies, with interpretation integrated with relevant clinical history and other data sources.

Author: carroll-e-izard, paul-ekman

Literature: Mayer, J. D., Salovey, P., & Caruso, D. R. Emotional intelligence: theory, findings, and implications. Psychological Inquiry. 2004.; Davis, M. Test your EQ: find out how emotionally intelligent you really are. New York. 2005.

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