How Feelings Influence

Decision-Making
How Feelings Influence Decis
ion-Making

• Making decisions when we are an

gry is not usually successful, nor
when we are in a state of euphori
a.
 Euphoria

It is a feeling or state of intense

excitement and happiness.
•
Heuristic affection and
decision making
 Heuristic affection

•It is a mental shortcut that all

ows people to make decisions
and solve problems quickly an
d efficiently.
Feelings

It is an emotional state or re
action.
•
Importance of Feelings
Feelings Help Us To Surv
ive
•Feelings evolved in humans f
or the purpose of alerting us
to everyday threats to our su
rvival.
 Feelings Promote Emotional Attachm
ent and Social Interaction

• The most basic need of a human in

fant is to engage its parents in an e
motional attachment that will serv
e as the foundation for care, comfo
rt, stimulation and interaction.
Feelings Support Growth

• It is clear that infants feel enjoym

ent as they practice and master n
ew skills while exploring their env
ironment and their interpersonal
world.
Feelings Move Us toward Heal
th and “More Life”

If we trust that the deepest movem

ent and motivation of all our feeling
s is toward health and “more life,” t
hen we can access and rely on their
intelligence and wisdom.
•
THE END