Why Does Age Constitute a Subculture

question 87

Multiple Choice

Why does age constitute a subculture?

• A) People of a certain age share the same genetic traits.
• B) People of the same age have shared the same experiences and have common memories.
• C) Age is a subculture because of the definitions adopted by Statistics Canada.
• D) Age has been traditionally thought of as a subculture and consumer behaviourists have seen no reason to modify that long-standing belief.

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Definitions:

Psychodynamic Perspective

A psychological perspective that emphasizes unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping behavior and personality.

Conscious

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's own thoughts, feelings, and perceptions, as well as the external world.

Unconscious

Refers to the part of the mind that is inaccessible to the conscious mind but that affects behaviors and emotions.

Mental Processes

Internal cognitive operations that include thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving.