Which of the Following Is an Assumption Upon Which the Rational

question 126

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an assumption upon which the rational model of decision making rests?

• A)Decision makers can logically evaluate the alternatives.
• B)Consequences of any actions cannot be known.
• C)Decision makers typically have emotional blind spots.
• D)A decision maker will choose the option that is most ethical.
• E)Decision makers are unable to process all of the available information.

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Definitions:

Do-it-yourself

A term referring to the practice of building, repairing, or making things oneself, rather than hiring a professional or buying ready-made products.

Static Reasoning

A way of thinking in which individuals assume that the world is unchanging and what is true now will always be true.

Preoperational Thought

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children from about 2 to 7 years of age are able to use symbols and language but do not yet understand concrete logic.

Conservation

The careful preservation and protection of something, especially aimed at preventing the depletion of natural resources.