A rational agent, per AIMA, is one that
AAlways derives conclusions through formal logic
BAlways acts the way a typical human would
CActs to achieve the best expected outcome
DAvoids any action that could be wrong
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Acts to achieve the best expected outcome
Rationality is defined by expected performance, not by human similarity, certainty, or any one inference method. Under uncertainty, the rational choice maximises expected utility.
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