How Do Social Media Platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Etc

question 65

Essay

How do social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.) influence what you purchase? Do you find that your consumption habits are often based on what your family, friends, or even celebrities are displaying online? Please explain your answer using examples. If you do not use social media platforms, please explain how these platforms are able to shape the consumption habits of others.

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Definitions:

Positive Psychology

A branch of psychology focusing on the study of positive human functioning and flourishing on multiple levels, including the biological, personal, relational, institutional, cultural, and global dimensions of life.

Humanistic Psychology

A psychological perspective that emphasizes individual potential for growth and the importance of human values, creativity, and self-fulfillment.

Trait Theorists

Psychologists who study personality characteristics that are stable over time and differ among individuals, with a focus on identifying and measuring these traits.

Behaviorism

A theory in psychology that emphasizes the importance of observable behaviors over internal phenomena like emotions and thoughts.