The Preppy Clothing Style Symbolizes Identification with New England

question 76

Multiple Choice

The preppy clothing style symbolizes identification with New England.Brightly colored,loose-fitting clothing symbolizes identification with sunnier regions of the country.In these cases,clothing serves as a

• A) reference group marker.
• B) cultural group indicator.
• C) utilitarian tag.
• D) geographic emblem.
• E) climatic bellwether.

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Real Causes

The underlying reasons or factors that lead to a certain effect or condition, often distinguished from more visible or immediate causes.

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Non-value-adding Activities

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