The concept of 'cultural intelligence' (CQ) has gained prominence in organizational psychology as a measure of an individual's ability to function effectively across diverse cultural contexts. Unlike emotional intelligence, which focuses on interpersonal sensitivity, CQ encompasses four distinct dimensions: metacognitive, cognitive, motivational, and behavioral. Metacognitive CQ refers to the conscious awareness of cultural assumptions during interactions, while cognitive CQ involves knowledge of norms and practices in different cultures. Motivational CQ reflects the drive to adapt, and behavioral CQ pertains to the flexibility of verbal and nonverbal actions. Recent studies suggest that CQ predicts cross-cultural adjustment better than general intelligence or personality traits, particularly in expatriate assignments. However, critics argue that the construct overlaps with existing measures of openness to experience, questioning its incremental validity. Nevertheless, CQ training programs have been implemented in multinational corporations, aiming to enhance employees' adaptability in globalized markets.
❓ According to the passage, what is a key distinction between cultural intelligence and emotional intelligence?
A. Cultural intelligence focuses on interpersonal sensitivity, while emotional intelligence focuses on cultural norms.
B. Cultural intelligence emphasizes adaptation across cultural contexts, whereas emotional intelligence emphasizes general interpersonal awareness.
C. Cultural intelligence is a personality trait, whereas emotional intelligence is a cognitive ability.
D. Cultural intelligence has four dimensions, while emotional intelligence has only two.
✅ 正确答案
Cultural intelligence emphasizes adaptation across cultural contexts, whereas emotional intelligence emphasizes general interpersonal awareness.
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