The Emotional Dog and Its Rational Tail
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The Emotional Dog and Its Rational Tail

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What characterizes a psychopath's reasoning abilities?

  • They have impaired reasoning capabilities.
  • They feel deep empathy for others' suffering.
  • They are unaware of the consequences of their actions.
  • They understand moral implications but lack emotional response. (correct)

    • How can researchers measure implicit attitudes according to the content provided?

  • Through observational studies of behavior in public places.
  • Through verbal interviews about personal beliefs.
  • Using the Implicit Association Test (IAT). (correct)
  • By self-report questionnaires targeting explicit attitudes.

    • Which statement best describes attitudes?

  • They are solely based on cognitive assessments.
  • They have little impact on behavior.
  • They are short-lived and easily changeable.
  • They represent a stable evaluation of something. (correct)

    • What are the three components of an attitude?

    <p>Affective, cognitive, and behavioral.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best illustrates an affective component of an attitude?

    <p>Feeling admiration towards a successful entrepreneur.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a negative affective value towards police brutality often lead to?

    <p>Engagement in advocacy for police reform.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately reflects the relationship between attitudes and behavior?

    <p>Attitudes influence behavior but are not the sole determining factor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do cognitive assessments play in shaping attitudes?

    <p>They provide justification for existing feelings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario exemplifies a conflict between explicit and implicit attitudes?

    <p>An individual believes strongly in equal rights but avoids diverse groups socially.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which example best demonstrates the affective aspect of an attitude towards climate change?

    <p>Feeling anxious when hearing about natural disasters linked to climate change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the model of human decision-making compare our emotional responses to?

    <p>An emotional dog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in the decision-making process outlined in the model?

    <p>Eliciting Situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does reasoning function in relation to our moral judgments according to the model?

    <p>It follows the emotional response as a justification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the inability to articulate reasons for moral decisions?

    <p>Moral Dumbfounding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements aligns with the model's view on rationality?

    <p>Rationality is often a post-hoc explanation for emotional decisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be an example of an eliciting situation?

    <p>Drinking soup from a completely cleaned toilet bowl.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do emotions impact moral behavior according to the content?

    <p>They primarily determine moral behavior over reasoning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What conclusion can be drawn about human decision-making based on the model?

    <p>Moral attitudes are primarily shaped by intuitive emotions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Emotional Dog and Its Rational Tail

    • Human decision-making is influenced by intuition/emotion, with reasoning serving as justification after a decision is made.
    • This model proposes that emotional reactions drive decisions, and rationality acts as an explanation for those decisions.
    • Rationality does not determine preferences or choices; it primarily functions to explain decisions made on emotional grounds.

    Moral Dumbfounding

    • Occurs when individuals have strong moral opinions but struggle to articulate clear reasons for their stance.
    • Demonstrates the influence of emotions over reasoning in moral judgments.
    • Explains why individuals may hold firm convictions despite lacking logical justification.

    Psychopathy

    • Psychopaths possess intact reasoning abilities but exhibit a lack of emotional response toward others' suffering.
    • This suggests that moral behavior is driven by emotional capacity rather than solely by logical reasoning.

    Explicit and Implicit Attitudes

    • Explicit attitudes are consciously held beliefs that can be verbalized.
    • Implicit attitudes are unconscious associations that are difficult to articulate.
    • Individuals can hold opposing explicit and implicit attitudes toward the same subject.

    Implicit Association Test (IAT)

    • Measures automatic associations between concepts (e.g., good/bad and self/other).
    • Uses reaction time to assess the strength of associations.
    • Demonstrates the existence of implicit attitudes by measuring the speed and ease with which individuals categorize concepts as "good" or "bad."

    What is an Attitude?

    • A stable evaluation of something or someone, reflecting a good or bad judgment.
    • Part of a broader phenomenon called "Affect" (good vs. bad distinction in the brain).
    • Operates within different domains like sensation, emotion, and attitudes, each with its own distinct characteristics.
    • Attitudes are relatively stable and persistent over time compared to other affective responses.
    • Attitudes are formed through a combination of emotional, cognitive, and behavioral components.

    Components of an Attitude

    • Affective: Emotional value or feelings (good/bad).
    • Cognitive: Meaning attached to the affective value; reasons or facts supporting the evaluation.
    • Behavioral: The tendency of attitudes to predict behavior and influence actions.

    Key Aspect of Attitudes

    • Differentiating between good and bad requires an emotional component.
    • Affective and cognitive assessments are interconnected, with one influencing the other.

    Attitude and Behavior

    • While attitudes can influence behavior, the relationship is not direct.
    • Attitudes are just one factor among many that influence behavior.

    Example: Police Brutality

    • Affective value: Feelings of security, disgust, or fear associated with police actions.
    • Cognitive value: Reasons for evaluating police actions as good or bad, and the perceived need for more or less policing.
    • Behavioral value: Involvement in activities like signing petitions for police reform.

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    Explore how emotions shape human decision-making in this quiz. Learn about concepts like moral dumbfounding and psychopathy, and understand the interplay between emotional responses and rational justification. Test your knowledge on the influence of intuition in moral judgments.

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