The MSCEIT has eight sub-tests and 140 individual items. These examples are meant to illustrate the type of items that this ability test of emotional intelligence consists of.

 Identifying Emotions

Indicate how much of each emotion is expressed by this face:

None    1      2      3      4      5   Very Much

Happiness     

Anger

Fear

Excitement

Surprise

Using/ Facilitation

What mood(s) might be helpful to feel when meeting in-laws for the very first time?

              Not Useful                            Useful
a) Slight Tension    1      2      3      4      5

b) Surprise             1      2      3      4      5

c) Joy                    1      2      3      4      5

Understanding Emotions

Tom felt anxious, and became a bit stressed when he thought about all the work he needed to do. When his supervisor brought him an additional project, he felt ____.  (Select the best choice.)

 
a) Overwhelmed

b) Depressed

c) Ashamed

d) Self Conscious

e) Jittery
 

 Managing Emotions

Debbie just came back from vacation. She was feeling peaceful and content.  How well would each action preserve her mood?

Action 1: She started to make a list of things at home that she needed to do.

Very Ineffective..1.....2.....3.....4.....5..Very Effective

Action 2: She began thinking about where and when she would go on her next vacation.

Very Ineffective..1.....2.....3.....4.....5..Very Effective

Action 3: She decided it was best to ignore the feeling since it wouldn't last anyway.

Very Ineffective..1.....2.....3.....4.....5..Very Effective