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choice theories

Definition

Choice theories can be classified in a number of ways. Normative theories seek to clarify how decisions should be made; descriptive theories try to understand how they are made in the real world. [Source: Encyclopedia of Medical Decision Making; Choice Theories]

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basis for making the decision

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concepts

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/choice_theories

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