A Friend Asks You If Shopping Can Be Addictive

question 34

Multiple Choice

A friend asks you if shopping can be addictive. Knowing the definition of addiction, if shopping is addictive, which two symptoms must be evident in an individual who is suspected of being a shopping addict?

• A) depression when not shopping but elation when shopping
• B) tolerance and withdrawal
• C) dependence and craving
• D) craving and spending high amounts of time doing the activity

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Definitions:

Cash Surpluses

Cash surpluses refer to the amount of cash that exceeds the cash required for day-to-day operations, potentially available for investment or other purposes.

Lockbox System

A service provided by banks to companies for receiving payment from customers, involving payments sent to a special post office box rather than the company's address.

Net Cash Flow

The amount of cash that a company generates or consumes over a specific period, taking into account all cash inflows and outflows from operations, investing, and financing.

Lockbox System

A banking service provided to companies for the collection of payment from customers, utilizing a special post office box to speed up deposits.