"We have learned that, aside from general intelligence - IQ - there's also this thing called emotional intelligence, which is the ability to manage and understand one's own emotions, as well as those of others. But not everyone gets it. In r/emotionalintelligence, someone asked, "What's a small, everyday behavior you think quietly signals low intelligence?" and the perspectives that came in were quite insightful."
""A general lack of curiosity, or trying to understand things on a deeper level. For example, hearing something absurd and believing it without doing any research. Having no interest in learning." "PS: We all have certain areas of interest. I meant when this applies to everything in general." - Existing_Brick_25"
""Not sure if this is very low intelligence, but I've noticed the more someone needs to be right, typically the less intelligent they are. I think part of the problem is that they try to close down any conversation they think they can't 'win,' so they don't get exposed to more ideas and knowledge. The Dunning-Kruger effect also supports this idea." - brookdacook"
Emotional intelligence involves managing and understanding one's own emotions and the emotions of others alongside general intelligence. Everyday behaviors that signal low emotional intelligence include a pervasive lack of curiosity, accepting implausible claims without verification, and a broad disinterest in learning. Another sign is an inflexible need to be right that shuts down conversation and prevents exposure to differing perspectives. Those patterns limit knowledge acquisition and reduce capacity for social understanding. Cognitive biases such as the Dunning-Kruger effect can reinforce these behaviors and make self-correction less likely.
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