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Which of the following is NOT associated with materialism?

  • Low level of wellbeing
  • High levels of prosocial behavior (correct)
  • More ecologically destructive behavior
  • Worse academic outcomes

What does the foot-in-the-door technique suggest?

  • Forcing compliance through threats
  • Using emotional appeals to persuade
  • Making a large request first
  • Getting compliance through small requests (correct)

What does the material self encompass?

  • Objects, places, and people labeled as 'mine' (correct)
  • Only financial assets
  • Ideas and beliefs
  • Personal history and experiences

Which of the following factors influences consumer decision-making?

<p>Psychological and social factors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can money affect individuals' perceptions of themselves?

<p>It can significantly alter self-view and behavior. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What largely reflects modern consumer behavior, as described?

<p>Buying without regard for necessity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which subclass of the material self includes possession of body parts?

<p>Bodily self (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which motivation is identified as part of social value in task completion?

<p>Social duty (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the amount one earns affect their self-view?

<p>It creates a sense of class essentialism. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'hedonic adaptation' describe?

<p>The process of becoming insensitive to new stimuli and readjusting to an emotional baseline. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can lead to the unintentional loss of self-identity?

<p>Loss of possessions that are extensions of self. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized in the concept of 'cathexis'?

<p>Investment of energy and emotion in persons or objects. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can pets serve an individual's self-identity?

<p>By acting as transition objects or surrogate children. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of 'self-interest maximization' concerning class differences?

<p>Wealthier individuals often adopt a 'what’s in it for me?' mindset. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the cycle of work and spend?

<p>Increased work leads to increased consumption and expenditure. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be considered a special case of the extended self?

<p>Collections of personal artifacts. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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