When people make rational choices, they
A)weigh the costs and benefits of their options and act to satisfy their wants.
B)are necessarily making the best decision.
C)behave selfishly.
D)do not consider their emotions.
E)necessarily make a decision in the social interest.

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Rational choice theory suggests that individuals weigh the costs and benefits of their options to make decisions that maximize their satisfaction or utility, but it does not imply that these decisions are always the best, selfish, emotionless, or socially optimal.

When People Make Rational Choices, They