Most theories of choice assume that decisions derive from an assessment of the future outcomes of various options and alternatives through some type of cost-benefit analyses. The influence of emotions on decision-making is largely ignored. Emotions are essential for decision-making because they signal the consequences of our choices.
Emotions drive decisions by helping the brain recognize the outcomes of various choices.
The orbitofrontal cortex acts as a bridge connecting emotional processing (amygdala) to rational thought. Damage to this area can lead to a state of being rational but unable to make functional decisions due to a lack of emotional guidance. Sounds like what I got. Damn...
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