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lindiwe

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Which explanation of conspicuous consumption fits with terror management theory?
 
  a. Acquisition of material things helps humans feel their existence extends beyond death.
  b. Purchasing things lowers arousal and reduces terror.
  c. Purchasing things increases arousal and helps one combat terror.
  d. Acquisition of material things help a person establish their social identity.

Question 2

Joe takes on his sister's view that all people from up north are snobs. Later, Joe learns that his sister's opinion was based on the fact that her boyfriend from up north recently dumped her. Yet Joe persists in his belief that people from up north are snobby. This best illustrates the ____ effect.
 
  a. theory perseverance
  b. availability heuristic
  c. false consensus
  d. false uniqueness



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shailee

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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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lindiwe

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


cdmart10

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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