Fundamental frequency (F(0)) and intensity are known to be important variables in the communication of emotions in speech. In singing, however, pitch is predetermined and yet the voice should convey emotions. Hence, other vocal parameters are needed to express emotions. This study investigated the role of voice source characteristics and formant frequencies in the communication of emotions in m...

multiple sclerosis (ms) is an autoimmune disease that affects physical and emotional aspects of patient's lives. the aim of this study was to evaluate emotional intelligence (ei) in cases with ms.one hundred sixty six clinically definite ms and 110 healthy subjects were enrolled in this study. all participants filled valid and reliable persian version emotional quotient inventory (eq-i) questio...

Though privileges ascribed to various facets of language learning strategy training have long been espoused with regard to varied language skills and components, the role some individual variables such as emotional intelligence might play in this respect seems to have received very scant attention. The researchers in the current study embarked on a probe into the impact of metacognitive strateg...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Insufficient sleep can adversely affect a variety of cognitive abilities, ranging from simple alertness to higher-order executive functions. Although the effects of sleep loss on mood and cognition are well documented, there have been no controlled studies examining its effects on perceived emotional intelligence (EQ) and constructive thinking, abilities that require the ...

With the influence of proactive impact on the internal and external environment, the humans are changing on styles, culture in day to day activities. The human brain is providing a vast research and findings which leaded to explore the universe without limits. Till the modern days, Intelligent Quotient (IQ) was considered as the measure of excellence to determine the capacity of the human mind,...

BACKGROUND Empathizing is a specific component of social cognition. Empathizing is also specifically impaired in autism spectrum condition (ASC). These are two dimensions, measurable using the Empathy Quotient (EQ) and the Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ). ASC also involves strong systemizing, a dimension measured using the Systemizing Quotient (SQ). The present study examined the relationship bet...