Betty is out on a first date with Barney.She decides to order the garden salad with dressing on the side in an effort to make a good first impression,even though she loves leg of lamb.Economic theory:
A)cannot explain why someone would choose a meal that brings her less utility than another.
B)would suggest that making a good impression with her choice will bring her more utility than ordering lamb and making a bad impression.
C)would suggest that she values what Barney thinks of her and will derive negative utility if she does not impress him.
D)cannot be used to explain matters of the heart.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Economic theory suggests that individuals make rational decisions by weighing the costs and benefits of each option. In this case, Betty is valuing the potential benefit of making a good impression on her date by ordering a salad over the cost of not eating her preferred meal. Therefore, choice B is the best answer.

Betty Is Out on a First Date with Barney