Which of the Following Ideas Do Friedman and Hechter Consider

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following ideas do Friedman and Hechter consider basic to rational choice theory? Select all, but only those that apply.

• A) Actors must consider the scarcity of resources.
• B) Actors must consider the feasibility of actions as prescribed or prohibited by norms, laws, agendas, and voting rules.
• C) A consideration of the cumulative social effects of individual actors should be considered.
• D) A consideration of available information (or lack thereof) should be considered.

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Definitions:

Autonomic Arousal

The activation of the autonomic nervous system, which includes physiological responses such as increased heart rate and sweating, typically in reaction to stress or excitement.

Signal-Detection Theory

A framework describing how individuals differentiate between informative signals and noise in the environment.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory suggesting that we experience discomfort (dissonance) when our thoughts, beliefs, or behaviors are inconsistent with each other, leading to a change in one to reduce the dissonance.

Opponent-Process Theory

A psychological and neurological model that describes how opposing emotions balance out over time, influencing feelings and behaviors.