According to the Textbook, the Fact That One Can Buy

question 47

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook, the fact that one can buy a T-shirt for $5 in the United States is due primarily to ______.

• A)the accessibility of cheap cotton
• B)marketing strategies of large apparel companies
• C)consumer demand for $5 T-shirts
• D)lack of concern for the workers who make T-shirts

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Definitions:

Likeability

The quality that makes a person or thing pleasant, enjoyable, or agreeable, facilitating positive social interactions and acceptance.

Persuasion Tactics

Strategies or methods employed to influence others' attitudes, beliefs, or actions towards a particular viewpoint or decision.

Stereotypes

Oversimplified and generalized beliefs about a group of people that often ignore individual differences.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological conflict resulting from incongruous beliefs and attitudes held simultaneously.