The Value-Expressive Function of Attitudes _____

question 103

Multiple Choice

The value-expressive function of attitudes _____.

• A) allows consumers to simplify their decision-making processes
• B) enables a consumer to express his or her core values, self-concept, and beliefs to others
• C) works as a defense mechanism for consumers to avoid facts or defend themselves from their own low self-concept
• D) is more powerful in enhancing a consumer's self-esteem than the ego-defensive function of attitudes
• E) is more prevalent in low-involvement situations

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Definitions:

Ego Transcendence

The process by which individuals come to terms with their life, achieving a sense of completeness or fulfillment beyond their own ego or self.

Monika Ardelt

A notable sociologist known for her research on aging, particularly the concept of wisdom and its impact on well-being in later life.

Ego Transcendence

Ego transcendence refers to the state or process of moving beyond the self or ego, often associated with spiritual experiences or achieving a higher state of consciousness where personal boundaries are expanded beyond the individual.

Geriatric Depression

A form of depression that occurs in late adulthood, characterized by feelings of sadness, fatigue, loss of interest in activities, and other symptoms that can affect older adults' quality of life.