The sociological tradition of _________ emphasizes that relationships with other people play a large role in shaping the self.

The social analyst Thorstein Veblen first discussed the motivation to consume for the sake of consuming at the turn of the 20th century. According to Veblen, we purchase things to create a(n) _______, which means that we use them to inspire envy in others through our display of wealth or power.

A celebrity or an influential industry executive is by definition easy to locate. That person has national or at least regional visibility or has a listing in published directories or on social media. In contrast, tend to operate at the local level, and they might influence only a small group of consumers rather than an entire market segment.

The _________ purports that a small number of influencers spreads information because they can modify the opinions of many other people.

Devon often wears the same natural beaded bracelets and island shawls she has worn for the past four years. She believes that they represent her social role and that they have become a part of who she really is. Which term describes when external objects are considered part of self-identity?

The Federal Reserve Board estimates that during a lifetime, on average, a person with a college degree will earn ________ more than someone with just a high school diploma.

After studying thousands of people’s scores on the extremely popular measurement tool, the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI), researchers have confirmed that people’s personalities tend to stabilize by the age of .

Tatiana is headed into town to go shopping for some new clothes. She spends the bus ride watching TikTok videos on her phone. As she scrolls through videos of social media influencers, beautifully made-up, fit women, Tatiana begins to feel self-conscious about her own appearance. What function do the images in the videos serve?

Ziad organized a party to exchange clothing and other personal possessions with others in his neighborhood. This is an example of _________.

Jacob wants to buy a new TV. He visits Target and Best Buy to see what options are available. He finds a model he likes but doesn’t buy it at either store. Instead, he returns home and gets on his computer to search for the best price, and buys the TV online. This is an example of ________.