How Emotional Intelligence Develops

Nature:  Each person inherits certain physical attributes (size, hair color, etc.) as well as emotional tendencies (sociability, positive outlook, etc.) from the genes of their parents. eqinfo2.jpg (31545 bytes)
Nurture:  We are shaped by our direct experience, what we have seen happen to others, the conclusions we draw, the decisions we make, & through positive or negative consequences, eqinfo3.jpg (30947 bytes)
Injury:  We are sometimes affected by physical injury from drugs, accidents, physical illness, diet and health habits.  eqinfo4.jpg (21230 bytes)