Myrna Is an Anti-Capitalist

question 90

Multiple Choice

Myrna is an anti-capitalist.She thinks that capitalism feeds consumers' hedonistic desires,pollute the earth,and make excessive profits.One evening,on her way back from work,Myrna threw rocks through several retailers' windows in an upscale neighborhood.She did this as a form of revenge against capitalism.Which of the following motivations of consumer misbehavior best explains Myrna's behavior?

• A) Unfulfilled aspirations
• B) Thrill-seeking
• C) Pathological socialization
• D) Opportunism
• E) Provocative situational factors

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Definitions:

Cognitive Moral Development

A theory proposed by Lawrence Kohlberg that aims to explain the process by which individuals develop their ability to make ethical decisions based on moral reasoning.

Universal Ethical Principles

Fundamental moral guidelines that are believed to be universally applicable and valid, transcending cultural, national, or individual differences.

Utilitarianism

A moral theory that suggests the best action is the one that maximizes utility, typically defined as that which produces the greatest well-being of the greatest number of people.

Deontology

An ethical theory that emphasizes duty and rules over the outcomes of actions.