Lindsey Needs a Car to Get Back and Forth from Her

question 69

Multiple Choice

Lindsey needs a car to get back and forth from her home in the city to her university, which are four miles apart. When shopping for a car, Lindsey decides to buy a Hummer H3 because she wants a car that her peers will notice and respect. Through this purchase, Lindsey exhibits:

• A) Status inconsistency
• B) Social capital
• C) Conspicuous consumption
• D) Branding

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