Do emotions make people irrational?

Irrational behavior arises as a consequence of emotional reactions evoked when faced with difficult decisions, according to new research at UCL (University College London), funded by the Wellcome Trust.

Is it possible to shut off your emotions?

The takeaway Emotions and feelings are a vital part of human connection. Some people are able to turn off their emotions in order to protect themselves. For others, emotional numbing is unintended. It may even be part of a larger issue, like depression or a personality disorder.

What is a irrational decision?

Irrational behavior happens when people make choices and decisions that go against the assumption of rational utility-maximizing behavior.

What is rational response?

adj. 1 using reason or logic in thinking out a problem. 2 in accordance with the principles of logic or reason; reasonable. 3 of sound mind; sane.

Can you be rational without emotions?

But there is no rationality without “emotionality”. You may believe emotions stand in opposition to rational thought, but scientific evidence suggests the opposite is true. It is impossible to be rational without being emotional. While emotions can overwhelm rationality, rationality cannot exist without emotions.

What are the side effects of being a rational person?

While many would try to be rational at any given point in time, there are some unseen side effects. These types of people often think in a manner that would be considered cold or unfeeling, and rationality does not do very well when thinking on human emotions, as emotional responses may not have a rational outcome.

Can anger ever be rational?

But what is less often emphasized is that anger can result in behaviour and thoughts that are quite rational, in the sense that they are strategically successful in articulating or channeling the emotion into constructive action.

Do you switch between rational and emotional thinking?

Oddly enough, a creative person can constantly switch between rational and emotional thinking. Emotions are important. After all, it is emotions that make us human. But the role of emotions is dubious at best when it comes to decision making. Life is unpredictable and in many cases, it becomes risky to expose our feelings.