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Consider the Section "How Much Is Enough?" Do You Agree

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Consider the section "How Much Is Enough?" Do you agree that many of the things we now feel are necessities are actually luxuries? Could you do without them, or are they now part of your necessities? How does your worldview affect your sense of what is necessary?


Definitions:

Authoritarian Personality

A personality type characterized by adherence to strict obedience and control over those perceived as lower in status, often valuing order and tradition over freedom.

Dogmatic

Characterized by strong belief in the unquestioned correctness of one's opinions, often without consideration of evidence or other viewpoints.

External Locus of Control

is a belief system where individuals think that their success or failure is due to external factors beyond their control.

Distress

A negative impact on both attitudes and performance.

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