Emotional Intelligence

There are many different kinds of intelligence. For instance, fluid, crystallized, practical, emotional, and some other. Today I'd like to write something about emotional intelligence.
To begin, Emotional Intelligence( shortly EI ) is the set of skills that underline the accurate assessment, evaluation, expression, and regulation of emotions. Due to fact that EI is a quite new area for psychologists, there are many more different and similar definitions for it. Furthermore, the term " Emotional Intelligence" was popularized by Daniel Goleman. Despite the fact, there were several terms before this one. For example, social intelligence.
Moreover, Emotional Intelligence is often measured as an Emotional Intelligence Quotient(EQ).It is is important to measure IQ (intelligence quotient) and EQ separately because the results of tests showed that people with low scores on traditional intelligence can be successful, despite their lack of traditional intelligence. I guess i may be a proof for this statement too. I've done EQ test online. Unfortunately, my score wasn't really high. Despite the fact, i still don't think I'm worse than others. Also i agree with one of my classmates' opinion that scores on such tests also depend on how you're feeling or what you're thinking of when you're doing the test.
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Info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emotional_intelligence
http://www.queendom.com/tests/access_page/index.htm?idRegTest=1121

conflict psychology

Where ever people gather and interact there will be differences of opinion, conflict, disagreements, disputes and arguments. It's a normal part of human functioning. We all have a tendency to shy away from conflict or view it as a negative process.
Moreover, conflict is described as a state of opposition, disagreement or incompatibility between two or more people or groups of people, which is sometimes characterized by physical violence.
Furthermore, there are many different kinds of conflicts. For instance, intrapersonal, interpersonal, emotional, group, organizational, community, intra-state, international, environmental, ideological, diplomatic, economic, military, religious-based conflicts and many other.
No doubt, there are many reasons that cause a conflict. However, I'd like to mention just two of them. One of the most common causes is competition for limited resources. Also, ineffective communication is a great contribution to conflict too.
Equally important is to know that unsolved conflict can have a number of consequences such as frustration, lack of cooperation, intimidation, lost opportunities, etc.
Despite the fact there are many negative things about conflict, still there are some ways to cope with it. Here's one:

1. Nullify emotion


2. Explore the reasons for the conflict


3. Consider alternatives


4. Agree on most appropriate


5. Implement the chosen one


6. Evaluate solution

In conclusion, it seems as though we are surrounded by violence, angry people and so on..But maybe we could be a little bit more respectful and tolerant for each other.Then perhaps we could help make life a little more harmonious.

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Thanks for help;) :

http://www.dushkin.com/connectext/psy/ch15/conflict.mhtml

http://conflict911.com/cgi-bin/links/jump.cgi?ID=11671

http://conflict911.com/guestconflict/coolconflict.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conflict