Describe the features of practical intelligence and emotional intelligence.
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According to psychologist Robert Sternberg, practical intelligence is intelligence related to overall success in living. Sternberg argues that career success requires a very different type of intelligence from that required for academic success. Whereas academic success is based on knowledge of a specific information base obtained from reading and listening, practical intelligence is learned mainly through observation of others' behavior. People who are high in practical intelligence are able to learn general norms and principles and apply them appropriately.
Emotional intelligence comprises a set of skills underlying the accurate assessment, evaluation, expression, and regulation of emotions. It is the basis of empathy for others, self-awareness, and social skills. It encompasses the ability to get along well with others. Like practical intelligence, emotional intelligence may be more strongly related than traditional academic intelligence to life success. It explains why people with only modest scores on traditional intelligence tests can be quite successful: the basis of their success may be a high emotional intelligence, which allows them to respond appropriately and quickly to others' feelings.
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