Use of Emotions (Critics Rating) Test

See how well you turn emotions into effective action in about 2 minutes. Get clear, practical feedback from people who know you, helping you stay motivated, manage stress, and make better decisions.

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-6/20

Use of Others' Emotions (UoOE)

Measures how effectively a person leverages other people's emotional cues to influence interactions and achieve goals.

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-20 – -5: Low | -4 – 4: Average | 5 – 20: High

A score of -6 falls in the Low range, suggesting others may observe some difficulty noticing or using others’ emotional responses to guide communication or outcomes.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Career and team builders

41%OF USERS

People focused on work performance and leadership who want feedback on how well they use emotions to motivate, stay composed, and influence others.

Self-growth and stress managers

34%OF USERS

Individuals working on anxiety, confidence, or productivity who want to see whether they can channel emotions into effective action.

Coaches, counselors, educators

25%OF USERS

Helpers who use quick third-person ratings to understand how a client or student’s emotions affect decision-making and behavior.

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Using Other People's Emotions (UOPE)

Average

8.2

Normal range

1 — 15.4

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-20

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this test measure?

It measures how effectively a person uses emotions to support goal-directed action. It focuses on practical regulation, such as activating motivation or reducing tension when needed.

Who should complete the questions?

A person who knows the individual well should complete the rating. Multiple raters can be used to improve reliability by comparing perspectives.

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

It takes about 2 minutes to complete. It includes 10 items.

How should the rater choose responses?

Responses should reflect typical behavior across common situations rather than a single recent event. If unsure, the rater should choose the option that best matches the most frequent pattern.

How should the results be interpreted?

Results indicate how consistently emotions are used as a resource for effective action. They do not provide a diagnosis and should be considered alongside other information.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Use of Emotions (Critics Rating) Test - Symptoms and Signs

emotional intelligence

This brief observer-report measure evaluates how effectively an individual uses emotional information to support goal-directed behavior and everyday functioning. Use of Emotions (Critics Rating) is designed to be completed by someone who knows the person well, providing an external perspective on applied emotion-related skills. The instrument includes 10 items and typically requires about 2 minutes to complete.

Items focus on the extent to which the individual channels emotions in a purposeful way (e.g., to initiate action, sustain effort, or adjust approach in response to situational demands). Developed by J. D. Mayer and P. Salovey, Use of Emotions (Critics Rating) may be used as a screening or adjunct measure in clinical, counseling, educational, or organizational contexts, with results interpreted alongside other assessment data and relevant collateral information.

Author: J. D. Mayer, P. Salovey

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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