Acting rationally:rational agent Rational behavior:doing the right thing ● The right thing:that which is expected to maximize goal achievement,given the available information ● Doesn't necessarily involve thinking-e.g., blinking reflex-but thinking should be in the service of rational action ● Acting rationally: rational agent • Rational behavior: doing the right thing • • The right thing: that which is expected to maximize goal achievement, given the available information • • Doesn't necessarily involve thinking – e.g., blinking reflex – but thinking should be in the service of rational action •