Emotions vs. Intellect

            People base their decisions either on intellect or emotion. Some base decisions on intellect, which means they make decisions after they’ve looked at all the facts and information. Others base decisions on emotion, they decide things based on the way they feel about the situation. I usually base my decisions on emotion, which does not always end up good. Jurors make decisions based on intellect rather than emotions. They have to analyze all the information given and come up with an unbiased decision

Basing decisions on intellect can have positive outcomes. If a juror made decisions on what they felt, they could send an innocent man to jail or sent a guilty man home. It is important for them to look through all the information they are given and then make a decision. People who are racist or sexist are not allowed to be on a jury because of personal feelings toward the people involved. They cannot make decisions because they favor certain people. Someone who is racist could send an innocent man to jail for a crime he did not commit.

Basing decisions in emotions can actually create a better outcome than thinking intellectually. Sometimes going on your “gut feeling” can come out to be good. When a parent is raising a baby, he or she usually bases their decisions on emotion. Instead of yelling at a baby, they talk to it nicely. Yelling at a baby will not help him as he gets older. Most people follow their heart when dealing with relationship problems. I know I do not analyze a situation between a family member and myself. Looking at the situation intellectually can result in more problems. My brother and I fought a lot, and I analyzed the situation and realized we should not talk, I would lose out on a relationship with him and it would cause more problems between me and him.