EQ vs. IQ Which is Most Important in the Success or Failure of a Student?

AbstractTo be successful, emotional intelligence has an importance as great as mathematical intelligence. Therefore, employers are increasingly looking for more people with emotional intelligence. Researchers have shown that our success at work or in life depends on Emotional Intelligence 80% and only20% of intellect. While our intellect help us to resolve problems, to make the calculations or to process information Emotional intelligence (EQ) allows us to be more creative and use our emotions to resolve our problems. Emotional intelligence is the ability to perceive and express, assimilate emotion in thought, understanding the prism of emotions and adjust ourselves and others emotions. Unlike logical-mathematical intelligence, which suffers insignificant modifications once the end of adolescence, emotional intelligence can be developed over time, free of age limit, with the condition that it is provided the necessary attention and effort to it. The present study was conducted on a total of 60 students of the Faculty of Psychology