According to the Rule of Rational Choice, an Individual Will

question 59

Multiple Choice

According to the rule of rational choice, an individual will undertake an activity as long as:

• A)the expected marginal benefit equals the expected marginal cost.
• B)the expected marginal benefits are less than the expected marginal costs.
• C)the expected marginal benefits are greater than the expected marginal costs.
• D)total costs exceed total benefits.
• E)total benefits exceed total costs.

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Definitions:

Mental Health

A state of well-being in which an individual realizes their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and is able to make contributions to their community.

Confidentiality

The principle of keeping personal, medical, or sensitive information private and not disclosing it to unauthorized persons.

Legal Obligations

Duties that are required by law, which a person or entity must fulfill or face legal consequences.

Self-harm

Intentional, direct injury of one's own body tissue, often done as a way to cope with distressing psychological pain.