The Assumption That Individuals Act Rationally Implies That

question 107

Multiple Choice

The assumption that individuals act rationally implies that

• A)people think only of themselves and disregard the well-being of others
• B)people undertake all those activities that yield benefits to themselves
• C)people only consider the costs of an activity to decide whether it is worthwhile
• D)the greater the cost of a charitable deed to a benefactor, the more likely he or she is to perform that deed
• E)people implicitly calculate the costs and benefits of an activity to decide if it is worthwhile

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Definitions:

Irritable Aggression

A form of aggression induced by frustration or irritation, rather than by threats or challenges to one's status.

Intromission

The act of introducing or inserting one thing into another, often used in the context of optical theories or sexual intercourse.

Attractivity

The characteristic or degree of being appealing or pleasing to others, often used in the context of sexual or physical appeal.

Thrusting

A forceful, pushing or driving action often referring to physical movements in various contexts.