Reason and emotions in decision making
Decision making is a complex process, that engages both reasoning and emotions. Even the most emotional person uses rational thought when deciding, and even the most rational person is affected by emotions when making decisions.
Still, we often tend to highlight the negative role of emotions in decision making.
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