A key component of emotional intelligence, self-awareness is:
A) Includes the interpersonal skills of being able to communicate clearly and convincingly, disarm conflicts, and build strong personal bonds.
B) Includes having empathy for others and having intuition about work problems.
C) The ability to control one's emotions and act with honesty and integrity in a consistent and acceptable manner.
D) The ability to understand your moods, emotions, and needs as well as their impact on others.

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Self-awareness is the ability to understand one's own emotions and how they affect others. Choice D accurately describes this key component of emotional intelligence. Choices A and B describe other components of emotional intelligence, while choice C describes the ability to control one's emotions but does not specifically address self-awareness.

A Key Component of Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness Is