Emotional intelligence is positively correlated with general intelligence

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Evidence from empirical studies indicates a positive correlation between emotional intelligence and cognitive intelligence measures.

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The claim is specific and falsifiable, passing Step 0. Retrieved papers such as [0] and [4] specifically investigate and find positive correlations and overlaps between emotional intelligence constructs and cognitive intelligence measures (such as crystallized intelligence). Therefore, the verdict is SUPPORTED.

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Relationship between Ability-Based Emotional Intelligence, Cognitive Intelligence, and Job Performance

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Nhu Ngoc Nguyen, Phong Tuan Nham, Yoshi Takahashi. Relationship between Ability-Based Emotional Intelligence, Cognitive Intelligence, and Job Performance. 2019. https://doi.org/10.3390/su11082299

Paper 0 examines the interplay between ability-based emotional intelligence and cognitive intelligence, noting how cognitive intelligence moderates emotional intelligence outcomes.

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On the Construct Validity of Performance-Based Emotion Recognition Tests: Correlations with Social-Emotional Functioning and Cognitive Skills.

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Hendel E, Brysbaert M. On the Construct Validity of Performance-Based Emotion Recognition Tests: Correlations with Social-Emotional Functioning and Cognitive Skills.. 2026. https://doi.org/10.5334/pb.1443

Paper 4 finds that performance-based emotion recognition tests correlate positively with crystallized intelligence, indicating overlap with cognitive skills.

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judged → SUPPORTED · 8501 Aug 2026

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