Which of the following is an example of commodity fetishism?

A. A teen does not realize how much effort went into the production of her new shoes.
B. A family decides to downsize, not buy new items, and only shop for used products.
C. A young woman decides she really needs to buy certain shoes in order to fit in at her new school.
D. A young man decides to create his own line of footwear to sell online.


Answer: A

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