SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AS AN IMPORTANT COMPETENCE OF PERSONNEL PENITENTIARY SERVICE: A THEORETICAL OVERVIEW

Abstract

A theoretical analysis of non-academic types of intelligence in psychological science is carried out. The essence, content, concept and specificity of social and emotional types of intellect are revealed. Social intel­ligence is considered as the cognitive specific ability of the individual, which ensures successful interaction with people. Emotional intelligence is characterized as a combination of mental abilities, knowledge and com­petencies that enable a person to successfully cope with various life situations. The need for further empirical study of this phenomenon among the staff of the criminal executive service for successful implementation of the results obtained in their professional activities is determined.