Theorists Have Proposed a Model of Decision-Making Based on Reasons

question 11

Multiple Choice

Theorists have proposed a model of decision-making based on reasons rather than on the calculation of utilities. Their proposal is that participants decide to take one option rather than another only when:

• A) the expected utility of the option is clearly greater than the expected utility of any other option
• B) the choice fits socially defined norms
• C) they see a compelling argument for making that choice
• D) the decision is framed in terms of gains rather than losses

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