DISS

According to the assumptions of the rational choice theory, what is the term for the idea that individuals, as actors in society, behave as rational beings, self-calculating, self-interested, and self-maximizing, and that their actions are the ultimate source of larger social outcomes?

• Individualism

• Collectivism

• Functionalism

• Structuralism

According to Abell (2000), group sentiments such as ________, unselfishness, and charity may seem contrary to individual optimality but can be incorporated into the rational choice model.

• cooperation

• competition

• selfishness

• isolation

According to the passage, what is the most predominant assumption of the rational theory?

• Rationality

• Emotionality

• Tradition

• Instinct

According to the rational theory, individuals act in ways that would: Choose the correct option.

• Benefit others more

• Benefit themselves more

• Harm themselves

• Follow random choices

Rationality as described in the passage refers to:

• The ability to think logically and make decisions based on reason.

• Making decisions based solely on emotions.

• Following traditions without questioning them.

• Acting impulsively without considering consequences.

The first step in analyzing agent-based models is to _______ the relevant agents and make assumptions about their objectives.

• identify

• ignore

• eliminate

• combine

The second step in analyzing agent-based models is to _______ the constraints faced by each agent.

• identify

• ignore

• increase

• remove

According to Becker (1976), the rational choice model is described as a unified framework for understanding all _______ behavior.

• human

• animal

• economic

• political

Which subfield has the rational choice theory largely emerged in?

• Economics

• Political science

• Sociology

• Psychology

Competition among political parties can be dismissed as ________, based on the assumptions of the rational choice model.

• rational

• irrational

• emotional

• random