In the 1990s, Kids Who Chanted, "I Want to Be

question 104

Multiple Choice

In the 1990s, kids who chanted, "I want to be like Mike!" to express their admiration for Michael Jordan had:

• A) an overidentification with media figures.
• B) serious delusions.
• C) all been paid by Nike to do so.
• D) a role model relationship with a celebrity.
• E) a serious consumption addiction.

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