Which of the Following Is True of Fads and Fashions

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of fads and fashions?

• A)must be adopted by the masses to be considered fashionable
• B)only includes clothing and hairstyles
• C)reflect a tension between people's desire to be different and their desire to conform
• D)are entirely at the whim of people's tastes and not influenced by marketers

---

Definitions:

Media Messages

Information or themes delivered to the public through various forms of media such as television, radio, internet, or print.

Smart Meters

Electronic devices that record consumption of electric energy, water, or gas in intervals of an hour or less and communicate that information back to the utility for monitoring and billing purposes.

Power Usage

The manner in which authority or power is exercised within various contexts, including political, social, or organizational spheres.

Mass Media

Forms of communication designed to reach large audiences directly through mediums like newspapers, television, radio, and the internet.