Which of the Following Is an Example of Social Influences

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of social influences on consumer behavior? 

• A) The fashion editor of Seventeen, a magazine for teens, writes that any teen who wants to be considered "in with the times" must wear a shirt that shows her bellybutton.
• B) The manufacturer of a line of aromatherapy candles markets them through an exclusive chain of health and wellness stores across the country.
• C) Ernie decides against buying a new dress for Easter as she is saving up for a designer gown she wishes to purchase later that year for her wedding.
• D) Billie purchases a pair of Honey brand clogs instead of the Birkenstocks because the Birkenstocks are too expensive for Billie's budget.

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Definitions:

Homophobia

The fear, hatred, discomfort with, or mistrust of people who are lesbian, gay, or bisexual, often manifesting in discriminatory attitudes and behaviors.

Sexual Orientation

A person's pattern of emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to individuals of the same sex, opposite sex, both sexes, or neither sex.

Socially Constructed

Refers to ideas, concepts, or perceptions that are created and developed through societal interactions and shared among members of a society.

Gender Equality

A condition where individuals have equal opportunities and access to resources, irrespective of their gender, encompassing both economic involvement and decision-making capabilities.