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		<title>Emotions and Motivation</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[People generally believe that thoughts and emotions are separate, often opposing, motives for behavior. We think of ourselves as—at least potentially—rational beings who can make, and then act on, dispassionate logical decisions. On the other hand, although we might value emotional expression in art or relationships, we can also see our emotions as unruly &#8220;irrational&#8221; [&#8230;]]]></description>
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