The Main Difference Between Impulse Buying and Compulsive Consumption Is

question 57

Multiple Choice

The main difference between impulse buying and compulsive consumption is:

• A) impulse buying is done by choice, while compulsive consumption is not
• B) impulse buying occurs at a particular moment, while compulsive consumption is an enduring behaviour
• C) impulse buying cannot be measured empirically, while compulsive consumption can be
• D) impulse buying only occurs for certain types of products, while compulsive consumption can occur for any product
• E) there is no difference - they are different terms that mean the same thing

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Definitions:

Phalen Test

A diagnostic test performed by flexing the wrist gently as far as possible, then holding this position to test for numbness or tingling in the fingers, used in diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

A condition characterized by numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand and arm, caused by pressure on the median nerve in the wrist.

Dorsiflex

The action of pulling the toes or foot upwards towards the shin, decreasing the angle between the dorsum of the foot and the leg.

Plantarflex

The downward movement of the foot at the ankle, away from the leg, which helps in walking, running, or pushing an object like a pedal.