The Psychological Power of Retail Therapy

Shopping provides a psychological and emotional boost.

Shopping in moderation can have psychological and therapeutic value.

Window shopping and online browsing can bring brain-fueled happiness.

<p>Making shopping decisions can help reinforce a sense of control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dr. Bea suggests that shopping should be done in moderation to avoid it getting out of hand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A shopping mall is a large indoor shopping center, usually anchored by department stores.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The original meaning of the term 'mall' was a pedestrian promenade with shops along it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The term 'mall' started being used as a generic term for large enclosed shopping centers in the late 1960s.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Large enclosed shopping centers are called shopping centres in the U.K.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Countries such as the Philippines, India, and the U.A.E. follow U.S. usage of the term 'mall'.</p> Signup and view all the answers