Dr. Calhoun states that the goal of decision making is to maximize utility; Dr. Dasgupta responds that the goal is to produce decisions we can live with and defend. Dr. Calhoun is like a(n) __________. Dr. Dasgupta is probably a(n) __________.
A) economist; psychologist
B) psychologist; economist
C) psychologist; political scientist
D) political scientist; psychologist

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Dr. Calhoun's focus on maximizing utility aligns with economic principles, where decisions are often evaluated based on their utility or benefit. Dr. Dasgupta's emphasis on producing decisions that are defensible and acceptable aligns more with psychological perspectives, which consider the human factors and cognitive processes behind decision-making.

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