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title: Famous Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Characters
description: Below are a few famous examples from film and TV to help highlight the 5 core competencies of emotional intelligence. For each competency, we have used a character who represents a low score and a different character who represents high score.
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# [Famous Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Characters](https://blog.hptbydts.com/famous-emotional-intelligence-eq-characters)

 Written by [Theo Winter](https://blog.hptbydts.com/author/theo-winter) | May 14, 2015

 

Below are a few famous examples from film and TV to help highlight the 5 core competencies of emotional intelligence. For each competency, we have used a character who represents a low score and a different character who represents high score.

## **Self-Awareness**

 

## **Self-Regulation**

 

## **Motivation**

 

## **Empathy**

 

## **Social Skills**

## **More on Emotional Intelligence:**

Check out the [EQ profile](https://www.hptbydts.com/assessment-tools/emotional-quotient-profile?hsLang=en-au) page and request a free sample at the bottom of the page — or one of our combination profiles like [Behavioural Intelligence (DISC and EQ)](https://www.hptbydts.com/assessment-tools/behavioural-intelligence-profile?hsLang=en-au) or [TriMetrix](https://www.hptbydts.com/assessment-tools/trimetrix-eq-profile?hsLang=en-au). The EQ profile involves taking a 15-minute questionnaire online. Once complete, you will receive a 10-page report on your emotional intelligence with tips on how to be more effective when working with others. 

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