Rational choice theory states that individuals will make decisions guided by defining situations, weighing alternatives, and selecting the option that is most likely to achieve the highest goal for that individual. Based on this definition, could a suicide bomber be behaving rationally? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
Rational choice are decision-making procedures guided by careful definition of
situations, weighing of goals, consideration of all alternatives, and selection of the
options most likely to achieve the highest goals.
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a. rationalism. b. hypothesis testing. c. appeal to authority. d. intuition.
The verdict of Plessy v. Ferguson directly resulted in which of the following?
A. The integration of public schools in the South B. The development of a system of legalized racial segregation C. The end of racial segregation D. A constitutional amendment granting Congress more power to deal authoritatively with racial problems E. A complex system of busing to alleviate the effects of past racism