______________ theories of decision making tell us how we should behave while ______________ theories focus on how we actually behave.

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Normative theories of decision making prescribe how decisions should be made based on rational and logical criteria, while descriptive theories seek to describe how people actually make decisions, which can often deviate from normative standards. Therefore, "normative" and "descriptive" are the most appropriate terms to use to differentiate between the two types of theories. None of the other answer choices accurately and appropriately describe this distinction.

______________ Theories of Decision Making Tell Us How We Should