Which of the Following Describes Rational Choice Theory's Characterization of People's

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes rational choice theory's characterization of people's actions? Select all, but only those that apply.

• A) People act with purpose or intention.
• B) People act toward achieving goals.
• C) People act in accordance with their preferences.
• D) People consider the availability of resources when acting.

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Definitions:

Material Contradictions

Discrepancies or conflicts within the material aspects of a society, such as economic disparities or contradictions between productive forces and relations of production.

Social Change

Significant alteration over time in behavior patterns, cultural values and norms, and social structures.

Dialectical Philosophers

Thinkers who employ the dialectical method, involving the logic of contradiction and opposition, to explore and understand social and philosophical issues.

Social Psychologists

Specialists in a field of psychology that examines how social influences affect individual behavior, thoughts, and feelings.