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Irrationality is talking or acting without regard of Rationality . Usually pejorative, the term is used to describe Emotion -driven thinking and actions which are, or appear to be, less useful or logical than the rational alternatives. There is a clear tendency to view our own thoughts, words, and actions as rational and to see those who disagree as irrational. Types of behavior which are often described as irrational include:
WHY DOES IRRATIONAL BEHAVIOR OCCUR? The study of irrational behavior is of interest in fields such as Psychology , Cognitive Science , Economics , Game Theory , and Evolutionary Psychology , as well as of practical interest to the practitioners of Advertising and Proda . Theories of irrational behavior include:
Factors which affect rational behavior include:
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