2. WHAT IS INTELLIGIENCE?
the ability to learn or understand or to deal with new or trying
situations
the skilled use of reason
the ability to apply knowledge to manipulate one's environment or to
think abstractly as measured by objective criteria
the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.
has to do with the individual's ability to learn and reason
3. TYPES OF INTELLIGIENCE
The following types of intelligence
were discussed during the retreat:
1. Historical Intelligence
2. Contextual Intelligence
3. Social Intelligence
4. Emotional Intelligence
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4. 1. CONTEXTUAL INTELLIGENCE
It is the ability to recognize, assess, and assimilate several
external and internal variables inherent in a given environment or
circumstance. Simply stated, contextual intelligence is the ability
to interpret and appropriately react to changing surroundings.
Contextual intelligence person:
Identifies the correct factors that determine how success is
measured
Identifies available resources in predicting the obstacles within
the target
Identifies the obstacles.
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6. 2. Social Intelligence
Definition:
It is the ability to understand and manage men and women, boys
and girls, to act wisely in human relations.
It is the person's "ability to get along with people in general,
social technique or ease in society, knowledge of social matters,
susceptibility to stimuli from other members of a group, as well
as insight into the temporary moods or underlying personality
traits of strangers."
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7. Characteristics of Social Intelligence person:
Accepts others for what they
are
Admits mistakes
Displays interest in the world
at large
Is on time for appointments
Has social conscience
Thinks before speaking and
doing
Displays curiosity
Does not make snap
judgments
Makes fair judgments
Assesses well the relevance of
information to a problem at
hand
Is sensitive to other people's
needs and desires
Is frank and honest with self
and others
Displays interest in the
immediate environment
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8. 3. Emotional Intelligence
Definition:
Emotional intelligence (EI) refers to the ability to perceive, control
and evaluate emotions.
Some researchers suggest that emotional intelligence can be
learned and strengthened, while others claim it is an inborn
characteristic.
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9. Factors of Emotional Intelligence
Perceiving Emotions: The first step in understanding emotions
is to accurately perceive them
Reasoning With Emotions: The next step involves using
emotions to promote thinking and cognitive activity.
Understanding Emotions: The emotions that we perceive can
carry a wide variety of meanings.
Managing Emotions: The ability to manage emotions
effectively is a key part of emotional intelligence.
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