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Emotional Controlling emotion
intelligence As we grow, the part of the brain
Our ability to control and make use of responsible for conscious control
emotion is sometimes seen as a form of grows, too, and we learn to control
intelligence. The man below is using his our emotions. The man on the right
emotional intelligence to recognize his below is annoyed by his neighbor
friend’s unhappiness and comfort her. eating popcorn, but he is managing to
This is a social skill that also raises stop himself from getting angry.
awareness of your own emotions.

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