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Old Nov 05, 2015, 04:10 PM
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81...I'd like to know where I didn't score well but I don't think it's worth paying for. Gives me some good talking points to bring up with T, though!

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Old Nov 05, 2015, 05:03 PM
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Refuse to be a victim. Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman, renowned author and noted expert on positive psychology, states that the feeling of being a victim leads to learned helplessness. If you blame your problems on other people or circumstances, you will avoid taking personal responsibility for your life. While it may be true that there are things beyond your control, the majority of what happens in your life is up to YOU. Life may throw you many curveballs, but it is you who decides how you'll react to them.
I like the suggestions for the most part, but this one I wasn't a fan of. Just to offer an alternative perspective...I think that it can be useful to try and lean to accept that humans are a very interconnected species, and our mirror neurons can make us experience the actions of others very strongly. Sometimes we can do something about these experiences, and rise up against them, but this won't always be the case. Sometimes we are at the mercy of others, and they can have tremendous power over us. This is not something that is very comfortable to understand, but it is the reality of being human. And because of this sometimes the only thing we can do is acknowledge that there was nothing that we could do--and that we were indeed a victim.

Overall knowing this information should encourage us to try to create a society where we acknowledge the need to to try and act in in responsible and compassionate way towards others...and where we acknowledge the moments of powerlessness that others face as a way of understanding their pain and relieving them of feelings of guilt and shame.

I know that this author want to acknowledge our power to create change in the world, but sometimes the world has the power to change hurt and harm us. And that is just something that we have to grieve.
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Old Nov 05, 2015, 07:50 PM
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62, seems about right for me.

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You appear to have at least some basic skill when it comes to identifying, perceiving and expressing emotions in yourself and others. However, there is still a great deal of room to improve on this core ability. Review the results below for further information in order to identify where improvement is recommended. By improving your skills in this area of emotional intelligence, you will be in a better position to read others, understand how they feel, and effectively identify your own emotions. These skills form the basis of your ability to relate to others as well as your ability to understand yourself.
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Old Nov 06, 2015, 10:47 AM
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83, but I felt unsure of the situation questions.

Possible trigger:

I also felt unsure of the expressions part, because all the expressions seemed ambiguous depending on what facts we know.

Also I find it is not always accurate to assume what people's expressions mean. For example my dad looks sad when he is actually happy. He just enjoys making sad faces.
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Old Nov 06, 2015, 01:22 PM
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What did everyone choose for the manager who supervised the boss' son who was not doing his job well? Speak to the boss - nepotism rules

And, what did everyone choose for the man whose dentist made him wait 45+ mins with no end in sight? Reschedule - question of priorities

How about the boss who piled extra work on the employee's desk at the end of the day, the person work extra?? All the choices seemed not good. Negotiate - I'll do the work but I you must understand it comes after my regular duties - shows willing but makes the point

I am not one for stereotypes but I would be suspicious of any man who scored over 60.
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Old Nov 08, 2015, 02:03 AM
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ok I scored a 72 but if I lie my butt off and tell the test what I think it wants to hear I can get a 96. Ok now I have to decide if I'm bored enough to take it a 3rd time and see what's the lowest I can get
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