Carolina has been considering dropping out of school. However, she now realizes that attending school on a daily basis has a relatively low social cost, yet there are many rewards associated with graduation, so she has decided to stay in school. Which theoretical consideration most strongly influenced this decision?
A) Structural functionalism
B) Social conflict
C) Cultural capital
D) Rational choice

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Carolina's decision to stay in school is influenced by the rational choice theory, which suggests that individuals weigh the costs and benefits of different actions before making decisions. In this case, Carolina weighed the social cost of attending school daily against the rewards associated with graduation, which led her to decide to stay in school.

Carolina Has Been Considering Dropping Out of School