How Do Marketers Respond to Charges of Planned Obsolescence

question 153

Multiple Choice

How do marketers respond to charges of planned obsolescence?

• A) Consumers dislike constant style changes.
• B) It promotes the all-American value of consumerism.
• C) The product will eventually wear out anyway.
• D) Most consumers are materialistic.
• E) Consumers get tired of old goods.

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Definitions:

Episodic Memory

A subtype of long-term memory that involves the recollection of specific events, situations, and experiences.

Implicit Memory

Memory that influences our behavior without our conscious recognition, involving learned skills and conditioned behaviors.

Explicit Memory

Refers to the conscious, intentional recollection of factual information, previous experiences, and concepts.

Semantic Memory

This term refers to a type of long-term memory involving the capacity to recall words, concepts, or numbers, which is essential for the use and understanding of language.