“Every individual’s decision is determined more by emotions, rather than by rationale”. Comment – INSIGHTSIAS

Topic: Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance.

5. “Every individual’s decision is determined more by emotions, rather than by rationale”. Comment (250 Words)

 Difficulty Level: Moderate

Why the question:

The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4.

Key Demand of the question:

How emotions influence our decisions more than the rationale behind it?

Directive word:

Comment– here we have to express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction:

Begin by describing Decision making process

Body:

Mention the factors that influence Decision making process

Then, mention how Emotions determine our actions & Decisions?

Further explain, how taking decisions with a Rationale in mind, would enhance the decision making process?

Conclusion:

A relevant summarising statement