Goleman in his best seller Emotional Intelligence identifies self-awareness as one of the five components of emotional intelligence. What is self-awareness?
A) The ability to recognize and understand one's moods, emotions, and drives as well as their effects on others
B) The ability to control or redirect disruptive impulses or moods as well as the propensity to suspend judgment
C) A passion to work for reasons that go beyond money or status; a propensity to pursue goals with energy and commitment
D) The ability to understand and accept the emotional makeup of other people
Answer: A) The ability to recognize and understand one's moods, emotions, and drives as well as their effects on others
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