Consumerism Refers to

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Multiple Choice

Consumerism refers to

• A)a movement of conspicuous consumption that began when the World War II ended.
• B)conducting business in a way that protects the natural environment while making economic progress.
• C)a collaborative effort between buyers and sellers to create an exchange where each benefit.
• D)the recognition of the need for organizations to improve the state of people,the planet,and profit simultaneously if they are to achieve sustainable,long-term growth.
• E)the grassroots movement started in the 1960s to increase the influence,power,and rights of consumers in dealing with institutions.

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Definitions:

Formal-Operations Stage

The fourth and final stage of Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring from age 12 onwards, characterized by the ability to think abstractly and reason logically.

Oral Stage

A phase in Freud's psychosexual development theory during infancy where the mouth is the primary source of pleasure and exploration.

Genital Stage

The final stage of Freud's psychosexual development where healthy sexual development is characterized by the strong sexual interest in the opposite sex.

Gestalt Psychologists

Psychologists who emphasize that the whole of anything is greater than its parts and are known for their work on perception and problem-solving.