Americans Often Equate "Bigger" with "Better," and Prefer Larger Cars

question 120

Multiple Choice

Americans often equate "bigger" with "better," and prefer larger cars, TV screens, homes, even meals. Researchers suspect that in doing so, we are trying to reduce ________ risk in the consumer decision process.

• A)psychological
• B)financial
• C)performance
• D)social
• E)physiological

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Definitions:

Mental Arithmetic

Calculation and manipulation of numbers in one's mind without the use of physical or mechanical aids.

Awakening

The act or process of becoming aware or conscious of something, often used metaphorically to describe a personal or spiritual realization.

White Noise

A consistent sound that masks other sounds, often used to aid concentration or sleep.

Environmental Changes

Alterations in the natural or built environment, driven by natural processes or human activities, that can impact ecosystems and human societies.