Utility vs. Significance in Acquiring Material Goods
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Utility vs. Significance in Acquiring Material Goods

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What is the main difference between utility and significance in the acquisition of material goods?

  • Utility is concerned with expression, while significance focuses on cultural determinants.
  • Utility pertains to cultural symbols, while significance reflects practicality.
  • Utility is linked to social identity, while significance relates to personal choices.
  • Utility refers to practical purpose, while significance is about meaning and expression. (correct)

    • How does possession of material goods contribute to social status according to the text?

  • It emphasizes the owner's political affiliations.
  • It signifies the owner's cultural background and beliefs.
  • It indicates the owner's belonging to a wealthy family or middle class. (correct)
  • It implies the owner's level of education and intelligence.

    • Which aspect of acquiring material goods is more related to expression and meaning?

  • Personal choices
  • Social identity
  • Significance (correct)
  • Utility

    • How are meanings associated with material goods typically determined?

    <p>By cultural influences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the possession of material things contribute to according to the text?

    <p>One's social identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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