Which of the Following Is True of the Rational Choice

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the rational choice theorists?

• A) They support increasing rehabilitation and treatment in prisons.
• B) They are informed by the work of Karl Marx.
• C) They attempt to explain the rise in crime rates after World War I.
• D) They assume that people are naturally selfish and seek to maximize their own pleasure.
• E) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Experiment

A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.

Familiar Task

An activity or job that an individual has experience with and can perform with ease due to previous exposure or practice.

Positive Reference Group

A group that individuals admire and wish to be like or be associated with, influencing their behavior and attitudes positively.

Weight-of-numbers Bias

A cognitive bias where the sheer amount of information or data points available influences the perception of an argument's strength.