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How does consumerism influence personal happiness according to the text?
By promoting the idea that consumption leads to happiness
What impact does consumerism have on environmental degradation?
It contributes to deforestation, pollution, and climate change
How does consumerism contribute to resource depletion?
By leading to the overconsumption of fossil fuels, minerals, and freshwater
What is one of the consequences of consumerism in terms of waste generation?
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How can consumerism lead to financial stress?
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In what way does consumerism impact social inequality?
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Which two countries are given as examples of totalitarian regimes?
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What is the key characteristic of anarchy according to the text?
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What is the primary difference between a republic and a democracy according to the text?
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Which of the following countries is an example of both a republic and a democracy?
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What is the key difference between totalitarian regimes and the form of government described in the text?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between republics and democracies according to the text?
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What is the key focus of active citizenship?
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Which form of government aims to achieve a classless society with equal wealth distribution?
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In an authoritarian system, where is political power concentrated?
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Which country is an example of a constitutional monarchy?
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What is the primary feature of a theocracy?
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Which type of engagement is essential for active citizenship according to the text?
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Which of the following is NOT considered part of the material self according to William James?
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What does the text suggest is the primary means by which individuals express their material self?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of how individuals may alter their physical features as part of their material self?
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What does the text imply is the primary purpose of consuming goods and services in relation to the material self?
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Based on the information provided, which of the following statements about the material self is NOT accurate?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a component of the material self?
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What is the term used to describe the act of criticizing yourself or others because of some aspect of physical appearance?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cognitive fusion?
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What is the link between body dissatisfaction and mental disorders according to the text?
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What is the main purpose of using filter applications, according to the text?
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What is the potential consequence of approving the filtered version of oneself, as mentioned in the text?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of defusion, according to the text?
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