Question

Who introduced the term “Emotional Intelligence”?

• A. Salovey and Mayer
• B. Goleman
• C. James Bard
• D. Wood and Wood \medskip \textbf{Correct Answer:} (A) Salovey and Mayer \medskip

Hint:

Origin (1990): Salovey–Mayer; bestseller (1995): Goleman.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Origin vs popularisation. Peter Salovey & John D. Mayer (1990) coined and defined {emotional intelligence}. Daniel Goleman (1995) popularised it for workplaces but did not originate the term.
Step 2: Other options. “James Bard”/“Wood & Wood” are unrelated to the EI coinage.
Step 3: Conclude. \[ \boxed{\text{Salovey and Mayer (Option A).}} \]