Which Theory Assumes That Individuals Make Choices Based on Self-Interest

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which theory assumes that individuals make choices based on self-interest?

• A) Biological positivism
• B) Rational choice
• C) Psychological positivism
• D) Labelling theory

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Definitions:

Short-Term Memory

The capacity for holding a small amount of information in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.

Selective Attention

The ability to focus on only one stimulus from among all sensory input.

Retrieve

The action of getting something back or regaining possession.

Selective Attention

The process of focusing on a particular object in the environment for a certain period of time, while ignoring irrelevant information.