With Its Emphasis on Luxury, Expensiveness, Exclusivity, Rarity, Uniqueness, and Distinction

question 18

Multiple Choice

With its emphasis on luxury, expensiveness, exclusivity, rarity, uniqueness, and distinction, "new consumerism" reflects and perpetuates structures of ______.

• A) empowerment
• B) economics and capitalism
• C) inequality and power
• D) class relations

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobe, associated with complex cognitive behavior, personality expression, decision making, and moderating social behavior.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved with instinct and mood control; it also plays a key role in emotions and memories.

Basal Ganglia

Groups of nuclei in the brain involved in coordinating movement as well as learning and behaviors that are associated with a reward.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex responsible for processing auditory information and encoding memory.