Unit 4: I came, I saw, I shop,

What is the average time Americans upgrade their mobile phones according to a 2011 study?

• Every 36 months
• Every 24 months
• Every 18 months
• Every 12 months

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

What are mirror neurons and how do they influence consumer behavior?

• Cells that regulate body temperature, impacting our shopping decisions
• Cells that control our sense of smell, affecting our preferences
• Cells that allow us to mirror the feelings and behavior of others, making us want what they have
• Cells that reflect light, leading to impulse buying

What type of purchases are largely driven by emotions and nostalgia?

• Collectible items
• Everyday essentials
• Investment items
• Luxury goods

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

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What generation is attracted to brands connected to social causes and products made by companies that donate profits to charity?

• Baby Boomers
• Generation Z
• Generation X
• Millennials

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

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CCSS.RI.8.7

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What drives the desire for collectible items according to the passage?

• Practical use
• Emotions and nostalgia
• Peer recommendations
• Investment potential

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

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What percentage of Americans save more than 10 percent of their income?

• One in five
• One in four
• One in three
• One in two

What factor contributes to the seemingly endless appetite for new products according to the passage?

• Advertising
• Peer pressure
• Social media influencers
• Our brains, social connections, and feelings about the past

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CCSS.RL.8.2

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How often do Americans upgrade their mobile phones on average?

• Every 36 months
• Every 24 months
• Every 18 months
• Every 12 months

What is the personal savings rate of Europeans over a 30-year period dating back to the early 1980s?

• Varies each year
• More than 10 percent
• Between 5-10 percent
• Less than 5 percent

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3D

What is the main reason behind the desire for new products according to the passage?

• Emotional spending
• Mirror neurons
• Peer pressure
• Practical concerns

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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