Emotional intelligence is best described as:
A. Similar to intelligence quotient
B. Ability to sympathize with patients and families
C. Ability to respond to others and manage your own feelings
D. Similar to empathy
ANS: C
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A Incorrect because it is not similar to intel-ligence quotient.
B Incorrect because it does not involve any sympathy.
C Correct because emotional intelligence is being able to respond to others and man-age your own feelings.
D Incorrect because it is does not involve empathy.
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