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According to William James, which of the following is considered part of a man's self?
According to William James, which of the following is considered part of a man's self?
Which function of material goods relates to the functional properties of a product?
Which function of material goods relates to the functional properties of a product?
What does the social symbolic function of material possessions signify?
What does the social symbolic function of material possessions signify?
In the context of material possessions, what do self-expression functions reflect?
In the context of material possessions, what do self-expression functions reflect?
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According to Jean-Paul Sartre, how many primary ways exist through which a person learns to regard an object as part of self?
According to Jean-Paul Sartre, how many primary ways exist through which a person learns to regard an object as part of self?
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Which factor influences a person's purchasing decision based on the Theory of the meaning of material possession?
Which factor influences a person's purchasing decision based on the Theory of the meaning of material possession?
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What does 'The Material Self' suggest about possessions and identities?
What does 'The Material Self' suggest about possessions and identities?
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How does the environment according to 'The Material Self' impact individual needs and wants?
How does the environment according to 'The Material Self' impact individual needs and wants?
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What influences the purchase decisions mentioned in the text?
What influences the purchase decisions mentioned in the text?
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How are identities reflected through possessions according to the text?
How are identities reflected through possessions according to the text?
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In terms of purchase decisions, what role do family and friends play?
In terms of purchase decisions, what role do family and friends play?
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'Needs' according to the text are described as:
'Needs' according to the text are described as:
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According to John Heskett, how does design combine 'need' and 'desire'?
According to John Heskett, how does design combine 'need' and 'desire'?
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What is the primary focus of Utility in the context of acquiring material goods?
What is the primary focus of Utility in the context of acquiring material goods?
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According to Roland Barthes, what is a 'sign' in the context of objects?
According to Roland Barthes, what is a 'sign' in the context of objects?
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How does Significance influence people's perception of material goods?
How does Significance influence people's perception of material goods?
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What does Tuan argue regarding possessions and our sense of self?
What does Tuan argue regarding possessions and our sense of self?
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In terms of Semiology, what does the 'Signifier' element refer to?
In terms of Semiology, what does the 'Signifier' element refer to?
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