Which of the following best describes the difference between consumption and consumerism?
a. Consumerism is a set of values that encourages people to acquire numerous and
ever-changing goods and services in large quantities; consumption is the
acquisition and use of goods and services.
b. Consumption is a set of values that encourages people to acquire numerous and
ever-changing goods and services in large quantities; consumerism is the
acquisition and use of goods and services.
c. Consumption is a set of values that discourages people from acquiring goods and
services in large quantities; consumerism is a lack of choice in goods and
services.
d. Consumption is a lack of choice in goods and services; consumerism is a set of
values that discourages people from acquiring goods and services in large
quantities.
Answer: A
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