Chapter 6 summary is best described by the author as, “this chapter covers situations in which we make decision that are inconsistent with our long-term interest because of a temporary emotional or motivational impulse to pursue some tempting alternative, whether due to addiction, hunger, sexual arousal or some other transitory passion” (Bazerman, Pg 105).
The chapter further examines how emotions and cognition are in conflict or controversy during certain decisions. A great example of this provided in the book are the “the footbridge dilemma” or “trolley switch dilemma”. There are two scenarios that are difficult decisions. Emotionally is it okay to kill one to save the group, or cognitively how does a person in this position save everyone
The chapter further examines how emotions and cognition are in conflict or controversy during certain decisions. A great example of this provided in the book are the “the footbridge dilemma” or “trolley switch dilemma”. There are two scenarios that are difficult decisions. Emotionally is it okay to kill one to save the group, or cognitively how does a person in this position save everyone