John doesn’t just make a point of buying the latest and most expensive cars, electronics, and clothes whether he needs them or not—he makes sure others realize that he is buying thelatest and most expensive cars, electronics, and clothes whether he needs them or not. John is engaging in

A. class consciousness.
B. conspicuous consumption.
C. social differentiation.
D. social stratification.


Answer: B

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