One critique of rational choice (exchange) theory is that it ______.

A. gives too much attention to the micro-level internal mental processes
B. does not see a reward that compensates for the cost of the interaction
C. implies that people seek to maximize rewards and minimize costs
D. it does not see humans as self-centered beings


Answer: C

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