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Ability EI predicts recognition of dynamic facial emotions, but not beyond the effects of crystallized IQ

Extant evidence provides no consensus on whether individuals with higher emotional intelligence (EI) are better at recognising others’ facial emotions, or whether EI independently contributes to this skill beyond related predictors (such as general cognitive ability). Methodological variations acros...

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Published in:Personality and individual differences 2021-02, Vol.169, p.109968, Article 109968
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