Which among the following constitute personal competence?

1.Empathy

2.Motivation

3.Social skills

4.Self-awareness

5.Self-regulation

A1, 2 and 3 only

B2, 3 and 4 only

C2, 4 and 5 only ✓ Correct

D3, 4 and 5 only

Correct answer: (C) 2, 4 and 5 only

Explanation

Personal competence in emotional intelligence comprises motivation, self-awareness and self-regulation, giving statements 2, 4 and 5.

Self-awareness is knowing one's own emotions, strengths and drives, the foundation of personal competence.

Self-regulation is managing and controlling one's impulses and moods.

Motivation, the inner drive to pursue goals, completes the personal competence cluster.

Empathy and social skills are social competence, since they govern how we handle relationships with others.

This division comes from Daniel Goleman's model of emotional intelligence, split into personal and social competences.

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