Critics Question Whether Emotional Intelligence Is a Type of Intelligence

Critics question whether emotional intelligence is a type of intelligence as opposed to emotional competence as they argue it is not a mental ability. Proponents of emotional intelligence counter that

A) the ability to reflect on emotions is a mental ability
B) emotional intelligence is adaptive and therefore should be considered a form of intelligence
C) emotional intelligence is both a mental ability and adaptive
D) emotional intelligence is an innate skill and therefore should be considered a form of intelligence