The Mall of America Has More Than Ten Thousand Workers

question 111

Multiple Choice

The Mall of America has more than ten thousand workers, occupies more than four million square feet, and receives more than forty million visitors each year. However, the mall offers more than just shopping. Concerts, plays, story times for children, flight simulators, and an indoor aquarium are just a few of the elements of what the mall calls its "retail experience." What point does this illustrate?

• A) Many forms of leisure and recreation seem to have shifted from organized and formal activities to spontaneous or informal activities.
• B) Alternative media sources are driving Americans to consider new ideas and experience life differently.
• C) Rather than paying for things, more and more Americans are now making their own fun.
• D) Americans are increasingly less likely to go out for a dose of the arts and more likely to stay home and enjoy performances in front of their home entertainment centers.
• E) Shopping is now as much about entertainment as it is about purchasing things.

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Definitions:

Going Native

A term used in anthropology to describe a researcher becoming overly involved and assimilated into the culture being studied, potentially biasing the findings.

Participant Observation

A research method in anthropology and sociology where the researcher immerses themselves in the community being studied to gather data.

Objectivity

The principle or practice of maintaining neutrality and impartiality, avoiding bias or subjective judgment in research, analysis, or reporting.

Observer

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