Suppose that a bright high school student from a working class background has saved money for university or college. She decides to go to college and complete a program in skilled trade that will basically guarantee her a well-paying job upon graduation instead of pursuing a university degree with no practical applied instruction component. This scenario is best explained by:

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Rational choice theory explains this scenario as the student is making a decision based on weighing the costs and benefits, choosing the option that maximizes her future economic benefits and job security.

Suppose That a Bright High School Student from a Working