The rational choice theory of decision making predicts that our judgements will vary depending on:
A) the value we assign to possible outcomes of our decisions.
B) frequency but not probability.
C) our history of successfully attaining other goals based on our decisions.
D) the likelihood that someone else will pursue the same decision goals as us.
A) the value we assign to possible outcomes of our decisions.
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