the mayer-salovey-caruso emotional intelligence test is used to get emotional intelligence iqs (eiq). the area scores include experiential eiq and strategic eiq. experiential eiq includes being able to recognize emotions to compare them to other sensations and their connection to the thought process. strategic eiq focuses on the meaning behind emotions, how emotions affect relationships, and how to manage emotions. after area scores, branch scores include four different sections: perceiving emotions, using emotions, understanding emotions, and managing emotions. using these categories, the test analyzes people's ability to perform tasks and solve emotional problems/situations. no self-perceived assessments are used in the test.