CONSUMERISM

1. How does consumerism affect the sustainability of the environment?

• a. Consumerism has negligible effects on the environment.

• b. Consumerism advocates for sustainable practices.

• c. Consumerism often results in excessive consumption and environmental harm.

• d. The environment and consumerism are not intertwined.

2. Examine the influence of advertising on shaping consumer behavior.

• a. Advertising holds little sway over consumer choices.

• b. Advertising is purely informative and doesn't impact consumer decisions.

• c. Advertising significantly shapes consumer preferences and decisions.

  
  

• d. Consumer behavior operates independently of advertising.

  
  

3. Evaluate the ethical considerations associated with planned obsolescence in consumer products.

• a. Planned obsolescence is ethical, driving economic growth.

• b. Planned obsolescence is unethical, encouraging wasteful consumption.

• c. Planned obsolescence has no bearing on consumer ethics.

• d. Ethical aspects are irrelevant to consumer products.

4. Contrast minimalism and consumerism in lifestyle choices.

• a. Minimalism and consumerism share similar principles.

  
  

• b. Minimalism promotes excessive consumption.

• c. Consumerism advocates for simplicity and reduced consumption.

• d. Both minimalism and consumerism are outdated concepts.

5. Explore the psychological factors influencing impulsive buying behavior.

• a. Impulsive buying follows a rational decision-making process.

• b. Psychological factors play no role in impulsive buying.

• c. Emotions and external stimuli often drive impulsive buying.

  
  

• d. Impulsive buying relies solely on logical considerations.

6. Investigate the impact of globalization on consumer preferences.

• a. Globalization leads to a standardization of consumer choices.

• b. Globalization has minimal influence on consumer preferences.

• c. Consumer choices remain unaffected by global trade.

• d. Globalization fosters diversity in consumer preferences.

  
  

7. Critically assess the concept of conspicuous consumption in society.

• Conspicuous consumption is the idea of buying goods or services solely for personal use without any regard for societal impact.
• Conspicuous consumption is the practice of purchasing goods or services to display wealth and status in society.
• Conspicuous consumption is the practice of conserving resources and living a minimalist lifestyle.
• Conspicuous consumption is the concept of purchasing goods or services to hide wealth and status in society.

8. Evaluate the effectiveness of government regulations in addressing unethical consumer practices.

• Government regulations can effectively tackle unethical consumer practices.

  
  

• Government regulations only impede economic growth.

• Government regulations are unnecessary in consumer affairs.

• Unethical consumer practices are beyond the reach of regulatory measures.

9. Analyze the influence of social media on consumer trends and purchasing decisions.

• Social media influences trends and purchasing decisions.

• Social media plays a limited role in shaping consumer trends.

• Social media has minimal sway over consumer behavior.

• Consumer trends are solely determined by traditional media.

10. Assess the enduring consequences of excessive consumer debt on individuals and society.

• Consumer debt positively contributes to economic growth.

  
  

• Consumer debt is unrelated to long-term economic considerations.

• Excessive consumer debt has negligible long-term effects.

• Excessive consumer debt can lead to financial instability for individuals