what is more important emotional intelligence or cognitive intelligence

In my opinion neither one is more important than the other. Both are two important aspects needed in life, although cognitive intelligence may come into use more on a daily basis than emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is the ability to conceive, control and evaluate emotions, with some believing it is an inborn characteristic whilst others believing it can          be strengthened and learned. Cognitive intelligence is the logic aspect of life which involves the brain functioning in regarding to reasoning, logical arguments, solving puzzles and making sense of things. Cognitive intelligence is a very important day to day necessity as without it normal everyday tasks would become impossible. But take Joey Essex (I’m a Celebrity, Get me out of Here), recently admitted that he couldn’t tell the time and didn’t know how to blow his nose. Does this make him stupid? Some people are calling him an ‘ idiot’ and ‘a gobshite’. So no he wouldn’t be the sharpest tool in the box but that didn’t stop him from becoming the favourite to win ‘I’m a celeb’. Because what Joey can tell when someone is upset and takes the time out to listen to them, he gets upset and can also control his anger. I on the other hand don’t, and wish I did. Arguments are something people experience throughout life and here is where you have to hold your ground. But with people getting upset and howling insults at people nothing can get sorted. Being emotionally unintelligent can lead to failed relationships both professionally and sociable. Being able to succeed at work is great but to not know your partner is upset is not so great. In my opinion there needs to be a happy medium between the two and wouldn’t consider either one to be of more importance. 

Reference List:

·         About.com. whats your E.Q [online] available at: http://psychology.about.com/library/quiz/bl_eq_quiz.htm? [accessed on the 11^th of December 2013].

·         Ask.com.  Whats your E.Q? [online] available at: http://www.ask.com/question/what-is-traditional-cognitive-intelligence [ Accessed on the 11^th of December 2013].

Bibliography:

·         Cooke, D. 2013.  Communications and the Learning Environment. ITB.