Some Cultures Emphasize Self-Actualization Before Materialism

question 92

Multiple Choice

Some cultures emphasize self-actualization before materialism.In many developing countries,consumers may deprive themselves of food in order to buy refrigerators to establish their social status and fulfill their self esteem.Therefore,there is a debate about the cross-cultural applicability of ____.

• A)consumers' ability to buy
• B)per capita income
• C)purchasing power parity
• D)Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

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