Now we can add AQ to the lists of assessment devices such as IQ and EQ.
According to the author (Schoff?) AQ is one's ability to deal with
adversity. There are different coping strategies in dealing with
adversity,such as quitting,climbing and some others I do not remember.
He gave the example of making copies from the copy machine,when all
of a sudden something goes wrong. Some people may try to fix the problem
such as unjamming(climbers) or give up (quitters).
How do you react when encountering problems with the copy machine?
And are there gender differences?
Do women profs react differently than men profs when encountering copier
problems?
According to the author,AQ has its foundation in Psychoneuroimmunology and
Cognitive Psychology.
It seems to be an idea which is more functional than EQ.
Comments invited.
Michael Sylvester,PhD
Daytona Beach,Florida
