To stay in "fashion" many people buy a new car even though their old car is still in excellent­to­good condition. Similarly, people tend to buy new clothes before they wear out the clothes they already have. Such actions speak to

a. mechanization.
b. rationalization.
c. planned obsolescence.
d. a tipping point.


c

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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According to the text, what helps non-whites heal from racism?

A. silence B. ignoring people C. anger D. talking and sharing information

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Clara, at age 47, decided to adopt a child on her own because she tired of waiting around for "Mr. Right" to come along. She decided to move on with her life. Clara is an example of a(n):

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(a) acquaintance (b) date (c) stranger (d) marital

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