Which of the Following Is an Example of a Rational

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a rational decision?

• A) DeShawn enjoys the feeling of wind in his hair enough to ride his motorcycle without a helmet, even though he fully realizes the potential for injury it creates by not wearing one in the unlikely event he is in an accident.
• B) Jayla, a burglar who breaks into houses, decides to break into the house at 265 Elm Street, rather than the house next door because the house next door has a sign in the yard that says "home protected by a security system."
• C) Nicolas, a drug user, chooses to buy his cocaine from Samuel, because Samuel's cocaine is as good as the cocaine from other dealers, but Samuel has lower prices.
• D) All of the above are examples of rational choices.

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Definitions:

Motivated to Change

The state of being willing or driven to alter one's behavior, circumstances, or perspectives in pursuit of improvement.

Bulimics

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Anorexics

Individuals who suffer from anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight and severe restriction of food intake.

Impulse Control Deficits

A lack of restraint manifested in disregard for social conventions, impulsivity, and poor risk assessment, often leading to negative outcomes.