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Petra Engels owns 3,571 erasers.
Petra Engels owns 3,571 erasers.
False
Carol Vaughn has a collection of 1,221 packets of sugar.
Carol Vaughn has a collection of 1,221 packets of sugar.
False
Ralf Shrőder has a collection of 14,502 packets of erasers.
Ralf Shrőder has a collection of 14,502 packets of erasers.
False
Carl Jung believed that collecting is a modern phenomenon.
Carl Jung believed that collecting is a modern phenomenon.
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Philipp Bloom thinks collectors want to make something that will not remain after their death.
Philipp Bloom thinks collectors want to make something that will not remain after their death.
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Henry Huntington founded a museum to house his collection of autographs.
Henry Huntington founded a museum to house his collection of autographs.
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Steve Roach believes that people collect things to forget their childhood.
Steve Roach believes that people collect things to forget their childhood.
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Werner Muensterberger thinks collecting is linked to adulthood.
Werner Muensterberger thinks collecting is linked to adulthood.
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Mark Baker collects autographs to reduce anxiety.
Mark Baker collects autographs to reduce anxiety.
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Mark Baker never tries to get a famous person's autograph.
Mark Baker never tries to get a famous person's autograph.
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Study Notes
Reasons for Collecting
- Petra Engels holds a record for owning 19,571 erasers, Carol Vaughn has 1,221 bars of soap, and Ralf Shrőder has a collection of 14,502 packets of sugar.
- According to Carl Jung, collecting is part of our ancient human history, where humans collected nuts and berries for survival, and this instinct has been passed down through generations.
- Historian Philipp Bloom believes that collectors aim to create a legacy that will outlast them, gaining historical importance by bringing together many similar items.
Collecting as a Way to Relive Childhood
- Author Steve Roach thinks that people collect things to relive their childhood memories, as they may not have had the means to buy what they wanted as children, but can now afford to collect special items.
- Art collector Werner Muensterberger agrees that collecting is linked to childhood, but believes it's driven by a desire to feel safe and secure, similar to how babies hold onto blankets or toys.
The Emotional Aspect of Collecting
- Autograph collector Mark Baker collects for the excitement and thrill of the chase, and to feel connected to famous people by meeting them and obtaining their autographs.
- Collecting can be an emotional experience, driven by a desire to overcome anxiety, loneliness, or other negative emotions.
Multiple Reasons for Collecting
- There is no single reason for collecting, as different people collect for different reasons, including to preserve memories, to create a legacy, or to satisfy emotional needs.
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Description
This quiz explores the psychology behind collecting and why people are drawn to accumulating certain items. From ancient human history to modern-day collectors, we delve into the motivations and opinions of psychologists and collectors.
