Question

Hugo likes to dine out frequently. However, he gets very upset if the service at the restaurant is not to his liking. He loses his temper with the servers and rebuked them. Although he regrets his behavior later, he ends up repeating his behavior. His fellow diners usually avoid going out with him again. Hugo's lack of control on his emotions suggests that:_______

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is: Hugo has low emotional intelligence.

Explanation:

American psychologists Peter Salovey and John D. Mayer developed the emotional intelligence model. According to them, emotional intelligence means to analyze one's behavior, as well as other's behavior to tag them as correct or not so those values, can guide future reactions.

Thus, even if Hugo lives negative experiences he does not make a change to act differently. Hugo is showing little emotional experience, then.

Answer 2

Answer: he has low emotional intelligence (alexithymia)

Explanation: emotional intelligence is described as the ability, capacity, or skill to perceive, assess, and manage the emotions of oneself, of others, and of groups. Hugo's specific lack of control in doing so as shown by his constant flaring up and their subsequent effects on his fellow diners show he is very lacking in this regard. As such he has low emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence can help one connect with his/her feelings, and make informed decisions about what matters most to him/her. A condition where one is very lacking in this regard is known as alexithymia.