Understanding Social Media and Materialism

Which of the following is a propaganda technique?

• Social Media

• Reviews

• Influencers

• Bandwagon

What is materialism?

• A type of social media

• A propaganda technique

• A type of endorsement

• Buying goods or services for socioeconomic status

When did materialism boom in American society?

• 80s

• 90s

• 70s

• 2000s

What role do influencers play in social media?

• Creating propaganda

• Impacting popularity of items

• Tracking internet history

• Optimizing revenue

What is the opposite of a smear campaign?

• Just Plain Folks

• Card stacking

• Clickbait

• Endorsements/Testimonials

What is classified as a Review?

• Youtube Video about social media

• Analysis on Yelp of a restaurant

• Rating 5 stars on a clothing app

What is the point of Ads?

• To confuse viewers and waste money
• To promote products or services, gain attention, and take your money

• To annoy people and drive them away
• To provide entertainment and distract from the main content

How can people be influenced?

• By wearing mismatched socks.
• By eating a lot of ice cream.
• People

• By singing loudly in public places.

How do we see Materialism in society?

• Materialism only affects a small portion of the population
• Materialism is not present in society at all
• Materialism in society is evident through Familiarity and fame of brands

• Materialism is solely based on spiritual values

What is consumer decision making?

• The process of companies deciding what products to offer consumers
• The method consumers use to cook their meals
• The way consumers choose their favorite color
• The process consumers go through when making choices about which products or services to buy.