Regarding emotional intelligence, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) Emotionally intelligent people know how to calm down when they are angry and also know how to calm others.
B) Emotionally intelligent people enjoy their good fortune without announcing it to other in order not to make others jealous.
C) Emotionally intelligent people know what causes various emotions, what they mean, and how they affect their behavior.
D) Emotionally intelligent people use emotions to promote personal growth and improve relations with others.

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This statement is not necessarily false, but it is not a defining characteristic of emotional intelligence. The other statements provide key components of emotional intelligence, including understanding and regulating one's own emotions, understanding the emotions of others, using emotions to promote personal growth and improve relationships.

Regarding Emotional Intelligence, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE