A Choice That Does Not Follow the Assumption of Rational

question 81

Multiple Choice

A choice that does not follow the assumption of rational behavior is

• A) telling people you want to lose weight,but ordering dessert after a meal.
• B) paying more to use a credit card than you would if you used cash.
• C) refusing to leave a movie that brings no pleasure.
• D) complaining about lack of time while you play solitaire.
• E) All of the above behaviors do not follow the assumption of rational behavior.

Recognize the characteristics and importance of collectivistic cultures.

Understand the purpose and limitations of correlational studies.

Describe the steps of the scientific method in psychological research.

Understand different methods of data collection in psychological research.

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Definitions:

Tax Return

A form or forms filed with a government body that reports income, expenses, and other pertinent tax information.

Act of Omission

A legal concept describing a failure to act when there is a duty to do so, which can result in liability.

Mens Rea

A legal principle that refers to the intent or knowledge of wrongdoing that constitutes part of a crime, as opposed to the action or conduct of the accused.

Actus Reus

A term from Latin meaning "guilty act," referring to the physical act of committing a crime, as opposed to the mental intent.