Rational Choice Theory (RCT)

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Rational ______ is used in politics and sociology.

Choice

Adam ______ is the proponent of Rational Choice Theory.

Smith

Man is a Rational ______ according to Aristotle.

Animal

______ means thinking and being able to connect concepts.

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Sentimental involves making choices using ______.

<p>feelings</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ means limited.

<p>Finite</p> Signup and view all the answers

Law is the ordinance of reason for the common ______.

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______ is an ordinance of right reason given by someone who has in charge of a society for the common good and it is fully promulgated.

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Rational Choice Theory assumes individuals make decisions by considering cost and ______.

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A synonym for finite is ______.

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Flashcards

Rational Choice

A concept used in politics and sociology.

Man is a Rational Animal

The proposition that humans are capable of thinking.

Sentimental

Making choices using feelings or emotions.

Law

An ordinance of reason for the common good.

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Rational Choice Theory (RCT)

Individuals make decisions by considering the cost and risks

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Rational

Being able to connect concepts.

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Finite

Constrained or limited.

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Right Reason

Ability to decide based on the laws/rules

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Study Notes

  • Rational Choice is used in politics and sociology
  • Adam Smith is the proponent of the Rational Choice Theory (RCT)
  • Aristotle stated that "Man is a rational animal"
  • Rational means thinking and being able to make connections between concepts
  • Being able to answer "why" means thinking
  • Sentimental describes making choices using feelings
  • Finite means limited
  • Law is the ordinance of reason for teh common good
  • Law is an ordinance of right reason given by someone who has charge of a society for the common good, and it is duly promulgated
  • St Thomas Aquinas stated that law is the ordinance of reason for the common good
  • Right Reason is who makes the law

Rational Choice Theory (RCT)

  • Assumes that individuals make decisions by considering the following:
  • Cost
  • Risks
  • Adam Smith is the proponent

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