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 intrapersonal and interpersonal skills within a familiar cultural setting, CQ comprises 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, practices, and conventions in different cultures. Motivational CQ reflects the drive to adapt and persist in cross-cultural situations, and behavioral CQ entails the capacity to exhibit appropriate verbal and non-verbal actions. Research indicates that high CQ correlates with better job performance in multinational teams, but scholars caution that CQ is not static; it can be developed through targeted training and immersive experiences, although the rate of development varies significantly among individuals.
❓ 지문에 따르면, 다음 중 문화적 지능과 감성 지능의 차이를 가장 잘 설명하는 것은 무엇인가?
A. 문화 지능은 익숙한 문화적 환경 내에서의 기술에 초점을 맞추는 반면, 감성 지능은 문화 간 적응에 초점을 맞춘다.
B. 감성 지능은 문화적 규범에 대한 지식과 더 관련이 있는 반면, 문화 지능은 언어적 의사소통에 국한된다.
C. 문화적 지능은 다양한 문화에 걸친 효과성을 다루는 반면, 감성 지능은 익숙한 문화적 맥락 안에서의 기술을 다룹니다.
D. 감성 지능은 네 가지 차원을 포함하는 반면, 문화 지능은 동기적 및 행동적 측면만을 포함한다.
✅ 正确答案
Cultural intelligence addresses effectiveness across diverse cultures, whereas emotional intelligence addresses skills within a familiar cultural context.
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