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lb_gilbert

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Thorstein Veblen used the concept conspicuous consumption to refer to which of the following?
 
  a. Doing things in public instead of in private
  b. Consuming expensive things to show off one's wealth
  c. Boycotting certain products as a form of protest
  d. Trying to look more socially disadvantaged than you really are

Question 2

Mass hysteria is another name for _________
 
  a. acting crowd.
  b. casual crowd.
  c. moral panic.
  d. fashion.


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macmac

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c


lb_gilbert

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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