MSCEIT® 2
(Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test™ Second Edition)
John (Jack) D. Mayer, PhD, Peter Salovey, PhD, David R. Caruso, PhD
Empowering success through emotional insights.
About the MSCEIT® 2
Change how they read the room with the MSCEIT® 2, a scientifically validated, performance-based assessment of emotional intelligence (EI) that helps organizations build stronger teams, leaders, and outcomes with an ability model of EI. Provide a clear, actionable understanding of how well an individual recognizes emotional cues, understands their causes and implications, and uses emotion as a source of information to facilitate smooth and effective interpersonal interactions.
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How does the MSCEIT® 2 work?
The MSCEIT® 2, developed by leading EI researchers, measures emotional intelligence by asking individuals to solve problems about emotionally charged or interpersonal situations, making it one of the most scientifically robust tools available. By providing scores for four domains (see below) as well as Total EI, the MSCEIT® 2 directly measures an individual’s capacity to think through and solve problems involving emotions. MSCEIT® 2 directly measures an individual’s capacity to think through and solve problems involving emotions.
This domain involves the ability to recognize and accurately interpret emotions in other people and within one’s surrounding environment.
This refers to the ability to connect emotional experiences with physical sensations and use these emotions to enhance cognitive processes and decision making.
This domain focuses on being open to both one’s own emotions and those of others, skillfully managing them in a reflective way to support effective choices and behaviors.
This domain involves comprehending emotional information, which includes understanding the causes of emotions, how they evolve, and their various implications.
Benefits of the MSCEIT® 2
Understand and evaluate emotional intelligence with the latest enhancements.
MSCEIT® 2 Across the Employee Life Cycle
Leadership Development
Enhance self-awareness, decision making, and communication.
Talent Development
Use the MSCEIT® 2 to identify growth areas and create targeted plans.
Succession Planning
Support continuity by preparing emotionally intelligent future leaders.
Coaching and Training
Empower coaches and consultants with actionable EI insights.
MSCEIT® 2 Across the Employee Life Cycle
Leadership Development
Enhance self-awareness, decision making, and communication.
Talent Development
Use the MSCEIT® 2 to identify growth areas and create targeted plans.
Succession Planning
Support continuity by preparing emotionally intelligent future leaders.
Coaching and Training
Empower coaches and consultants with actionable EI insights.
MSCEIT® 2 FAQ
The MSCEIT® 2 delivers actionable emotional intelligence insights for HR leaders, coaches, and corporate professionals to enhance performance and development across workplace, educational, clinical, and research environments.
Yes, the MSCEIT® 2 was developed to reduce bias and promote inclusion, with item content audited to remove culturally specific or potentially biased material.
The MSCEIT® 2 is available in English (North America) and Spanish (Europe).
MSCEIT® 2 Assessment Quick Overview
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Administration time: 30 minutes
Suited for ages 18+
Qualification level: B
MSCEIT® 2 Assessment
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