Improving Intellectual Functioning Through Emotional Intelligence:- U. N akanwa

ABSTRACT

This paper looks at improvement ofintellectualfunction through emotional intelligence. Intelligence can be either intellectual or emotional. Intellectual intelligence is measured by IQ test and deals with mental ability, general ability and emotional intelligence refers to the capacity for recognizing our own feelings and those of others for motivating self, managing emotions well and relationships. The paper traced the effect ofintra personal and inter personal competencies in the improvement of intellectual functioning. It is recommended that proper development of emotional intelligence will help in improving intellectual function as self awareness, self motivation and self regulation in addition to empathy and social skills will provide the environmentforproperfunctioning ofan individual’s intellect.