Which of the Following Statements Is True of Body Modifications

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of body modifications such as tattoos and piercings?

• A)There are no known cultures that do not engage in body modification of some kind.
• B)They are a type of nonverbal communication.
• C)Body modification often signals social status or group membership.
• D)All of the above are true of body modification.

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Definitions:

Income Effect

The alteration in consumption habits of a person or the economy caused by a variation in real income.

Substitution Effect

A shift in buying habits resulting from changes in the comparative prices of items, making consumers switch from higher-priced goods to those that are more affordable.

Price Change

A variation in the cost of goods or services over time in the marketplace.

Substitution Effect

The substitution effect occurs when consumers replace pricier items with less expensive alternatives as prices rise, thereby altering their consumption patterns.