Emotional Reasoning Quiz

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Do you often make decisions based on how you feel in the moment? For example, you don’t feel like going to the gym, so you don’t go.

2.

When facing challenges, do you primarily rely on your emotions to guide your responses? For example, “this feels tough. I guess I can’t do it and should give up.”

3.

Is it common for your mood to significantly influence your perception of events or situations?

4.

Do you sometimes have difficulty separating your emotions from the facts of a situation when trying to understand it?

5.

Are there instances where you let fear or anxiety drive your decisions, even if the evidence suggests a less alarming outcome?

6.

Do you tend to assume that your emotional reactions are accurate reflections of reality?

7.

Have you made judgments about others based solely on how you feel about them, without considering objective information?

8.

Is it challenging for you to change your mind about something once you’ve formed a strong emotional attachment to a particular viewpoint? Example: “What they (politician, scientist, etc.) said felt right so everyone else is wrong.”

9.

Do you often find yourself saying “I just know” or “I have a feeling” without being able to articulate concrete reasons for your beliefs?

10.

Have your emotional reactions ever led you to avoid situations or take actions that, upon reflection, you realize may not have been the most reasonable or effective choices?

11.

Do you often find yourself assuming that others share your emotional reactions or feelings about a situation without directly discussing it with them?

12.

When facing criticism, is your immediate response driven more by the emotions it evokes rather than a rational evaluation of the feedback?

13.

Have you’ve held onto a grudge or negative emotion, even when the facts or circumstances no longer support it?

14.

Do you tend to prioritize what feels right emotionally over what may be more practical or beneficial in the long run?

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In challenging situations, is it common for you to rely on intuition or gut feelings without actively considering available evidence or alternative perspectives?