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Material Self and Personal Development

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What is the psychological dysfunction that can result from an excessive desire for material possessions?

Acquisitive Dysfunction (AD)
Materialism Disorder (MD)
Consumerism Anxiety Disorder (CAD)
Compulsive Buying Disorder (CBD) (correct)

What is the term for the practical purpose of an object?

Significance
Utility (correct)
Practicality
Functionality

What is the term for the meaning assigned to an object and its symbolic power?

Practicality
Functionality
Utility
Significance (correct)

What is the main idea behind the advice to 'exercise intellectual independence'?

To be aware of how consumerism controls your life (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the advice to 'consume less, live more'?

To strive to live the life you want (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main point of the statement 'everyone has free will'?

Consumers are responsible for their choices (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consequence of Compulsive Buying Disorder (CBD)?

Debts and financial problems (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea behind the statement 'avoid the trap'?

To be aware of and defend against consumerist influences (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of questioning all information given to you?

To think for yourself and make informed decisions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the advice to 'think for yourself'?

To strive to live the life you want (D) Signup and view all the answers

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