Technology Has Affected the Concept of Friendship in All of the Following

question 14

Multiple Choice

Technology has affected the concept of friendship in all of the following ways EXCEPT that

• A) it has greatly increased the number of people regarded as "friends."
• B) it has invited us to have "friends" whom we may never actually see in person.
• C) it has rendered friendships less satisfactory than in the past.
• D) it has allowed us to maintain relationships with people who are far away.

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Definitions:

Consumer Purchase Decision Process

The stages a buyer goes through when deciding to purchase a product, typically including problem recognition, information search, evaluation of alternatives, purchase decision, and post-purchase behavior.

Psychological Influences

Factors that affect consumer behavior and decision-making processes, including perceptions, attitudes, motivations, and personality traits.

Consumer Purchase Decision Process

The stages a consumer goes through before, during, and after making a purchase, including recognition of need, information search, evaluation, purchase, and post-purchase evaluation.

Sociocultural Influences

Factors that affect consumer behavior and trends, which include social, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.