Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability, capacity and skills to
identify, assess and manage the emotions of yourself, others and
also of groups of people. Some of us would also include the emotions of animals.

Ever since psychologist Daniel Goleman introduced his classic
book "Emotional Intelligence", now in its 10th anniversary edition:
http://www.Amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/055338371X/sunflowerheal-21
psychology has shifted from measuring "cold" intellectual skills
alone, to evaluating what is known as the "Emotional [Intelligence]
Quotient" (EQ).

Research indiciates that your EQ may be even more important than your
IQ for determining success - certainly it is as far your success in
relationships is concerned.

If you want to test your EQ, a compilation of Self-Scoring Emotional
Intelligence Tests is available:
http://www.Amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0760723702/sunflowerheal-21
This collection of tests analyzes your emotional intelligence from a
variety of perspectives, helping you to pinpoint your emotional
strengths and weaknesses and reveal aspects of your personality you
may not have realized existed. The booklet is divided into two
sections, with the first part containing eight tests aimed at
measuring such qualities as self-image, independence, leadership,
relationships, and job satisfaction. The second section contains a
key for interpreting the scores, along with insightful explanations
about your emotional reactions.