Emotional Intelligence Quiz for Lesson 3

For the first time in history, scientists can see deep inside the   ?  .

Research is unveiling new and exciting truths about why human beings behave the way they do and the role   ?   play in day-to-day decision-making and personal performance.

When referencing emotions or emotional states, the stress response system and the   ?   system are in the center of new findings on human performance.

Stress response is the body’s automatic built-in system designed to protect humans from   ?  .

Both stress and   ?   can hinder human performance by creating internal distractions that affect judgment and effective decision-making.

Humans are   ?   creatures first and thinking creatures second.

Science now validates that the emotional centers of the brain receive information before the   ?   centers of the brain.

The Limbic System is a complex system of nerves and networks in the brain involving several areas concerned with instinct and mood that controls an individual’s   ?   in everyday life.

The amygdala is shown in research to perform a primary role in the processing of memory, decision making, and emotional responses–specifically   ?  ,   ?  , and   ?  .

The   ?   can distract and ultimately hinder decision-making and performance regardless of the task.

An amygdala highjack refers to   ?   that are out of line with the current situation.

Many job roles and activities create   ?  , which are directly connected to emotional highjacks.

The term   ?   refers to the stress response system and the stress hormones that are released into the body.

An amygdala highjack is   ?   with human beings and part of daily experiences, no matter the setting.

Emotionally unintelligent responders, who are not aware of their emotions or who lack skills to regulate disruptive emotions, will frequently find themselves with   ?  .

The key to human performance improvement is to take an active interest in what is going on inside the   ?  , especially in high-stress or emotional situations.

Top performers learn to practice awareness and regulation strategies before, during, and after   ?  .

When learning how to recognize and recover from internal distractions of an amygdala highjack, consider this quick-tip recovery technique:   ?  .

Learning   ?   is the key to regulating internal distractions.