Which of the Following Statements About Generation X Is True

question 115

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Generation X is true?

• A) The members of Generation X do not mind indulging themselves.
• B) The members of Gen X consider individualism to be the most important characteristic defining their generation.
• C) Gen X-ers are more likely to buy investment properties rather than clothing or electronic items.
• D) Gen X-ers are less materialistic than past generations and thus have a greater hope of achieving their limited goals.
• E) The children of Generation X were the first latchkey kids.

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