Concerning success in life, what does research appear to suggest?

A) Having a high IQ score is critical.
B) Having an ability to manage emotions is critical.
C) Having a competitive attitude is critical.
D) Having a few strong relationships is critical.

Answer: B
Explanation: A) Incorrect. Having a high IQ does not correlate with success in life. Emotional intelligence is much more critical.
B) Correct. The ability to manage emotions is part of emotional intelligence. Social and emotional intelligence have strong positive relationships to success in life and a reduced degree of encounter stress.
C) Incorrect. Competitiveness does not correlate with life success. On the other hand, having emotional intelligence, including the ability to manage your own emotions, is critical.
D) Incorrect. Building a strong, cohesive relationship with another individual can have a more lasting impact than leading masses of people. Additionally, encounter stressors are best eliminated through having strong relationships with others.