According to the author, a latent function of conspicuous consumption is
a. lower prices to consumers.
b. the satisfaction of the needs for which the goods are explicitly designed.
c. that it results in a lowering of social status as the conspicuous consumption eats away at discretionary income.
d. the fact that it results in a heightening or reaffirmation of social status.
Question 2
A virtual group cannot serve as a reference group.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.