Involves producing goods that are disposable after a single use, have a shorter life cycle than the industry is capable of producing, or go out of style quickly even though the goods can still serve their purpose

a. Mechanization
b. Rationalization
c. Planned obsolescence
d. A tipping point


c

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A. preparatory B. last C. game D. first E. play

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a. sexual gratification. b. love. c. material needs. d. egalitarianism.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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