Question 1

Every good or material object has a hau.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The hau of material objects refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  superstitious belief in animate objects. 
B)  the utility of material objects that serve our interests. 
C)  sentimental connections and social relationships embodied in things. 
D)  the respect we have for tools and technologies created by humans. 
A)  superstitious belief in animate objects. 
B)  the utility of material objects that serve our interests. 
C)  sentimental connections and social relationships embodied in things. 
D)  the respect we have for tools and technologies created by humans. C

Question 3

Interests often refer to:?

Accepted Answer

A)  the original affluent society. 
B)  the cycle of work-and-spend. 
C)  how we decide how to spend our time. 
D)  how we make choices based on material gain for ourselves. 
A)  the original affluent society. 
B)  the cycle of work-and-spend. 
C)  how we decide how to spend our time. 
D)  how we make choices based on material gain for ourselves. D

Question 4

Describe how the treadmill of consumption works, with examples?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe how the treadmill of consumption works,...

Question 5

Matching: Please match the term, thinker, and/or text with its complement or correspondent , by placing the appropriate identification letter/number in the space provided. (You may use answers more than once.)
-____ Thorstein Veblen

Accepted Answer

A)  Hierarchy of Needs 
B)  Leisure class 
C)  Conspicuous consumption 
D)  Vicarious consumption 
E)  Positional goods
F) Treadmill of consumption
G) Marshal Sahlins
H) Thorstein Veblen
I) Mahatma Gandhi
J) Hau 
A)  Hierarchy of Needs 
B)  Leisure class 
C)  Conspicuous consumption 
D)  Vicarious consumption 
E)  Positional goods
F) Treadmill of consumption
G) Marshal Sahlins
H) Thorstein Veblen
I) Mahatma Gandhi
J) Hau

Question 6

Juliet Schor argues that Americans are trapped in a cycle of work-and-spend. Explain what she means by this, with examples.?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Juliet Schor argues that Americans are trapped...

Question 7

Less time for leisure creates a time crunch which necessitates more shopping for necessities and also as a substitute for community. This consumption perpetuates:

Accepted Answer

A)  a dialogical connection between consumerism and the time crunch. 
B)  environmental degradation 
C)  workers then purchase more goods because they have less time, thus, consumerism. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  a dialogical connection between consumerism and the time crunch. 
B)  environmental degradation 
C)  workers then purchase more goods because they have less time, thus, consumerism. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 8

Identify the fallacy in Douglas and Isherwood's theory of consumption matching?

Accepted Answer

A)  We always strive to maximize our wealth. 
B)  We always aim to maintain the consumption of those just below us in status. 
C)  We nearly always attempt to match those just above us in status. 
D)  We desire to simplify and reduce the complexity of our material lives. 
A)  We always strive to maximize our wealth. 
B)  We always aim to maintain the consumption of those just below us in status. 
C)  We nearly always attempt to match those just above us in status. 
D)  We desire to simplify and reduce the complexity of our material lives.

Question 9

Of the many techniques advertisers use to persuade customers to purchase goods, which is the most effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Appeal to sentiments-accentuating affection, love, belongingness, community, patriotism, and other values that may be conferred upon the consumer by acquisition of the product 
B)  Price advertising-appealing to the financial concerns of consumers 
C)  "You" or status advertising-suggesting the product is offered out of concern for you and will provide heightened prestige to those who acquire it (the product) 
D)  Green advertising-appealing to the environmental concerns of consumers 
A)  Appeal to sentiments-accentuating affection, love, belongingness, community, patriotism, and other values that may be conferred upon the consumer by acquisition of the product 
B)  Price advertising-appealing to the financial concerns of consumers 
C)  "You" or status advertising-suggesting the product is offered out of concern for you and will provide heightened prestige to those who acquire it (the product) 
D)  Green advertising-appealing to the environmental concerns of consumers

Question 10

The author argues that advertising often appeals to sentiments. How is this connected to vicarious consumption?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The author argues that advertising often appeals...

Question 11

According to the economist Fred Hirsch, a "positional good" is a good or commodity:

Accepted Answer

A)  that places you in a high status position relative to those who don't possess it. 
B)  that is desirable because of short supply or limited access. 
C)  that is desirable because it has a high price tag. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  that places you in a high status position relative to those who don't possess it. 
B)  that is desirable because of short supply or limited access. 
C)  that is desirable because it has a high price tag. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 12

Who is/was the "original affluent society" according to Marshall Sahlins?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hunter gatherers 
B)  Agrarian pastoralists 
C)  The aristocracy of Europe and Asia 
D)  Wealthy Western capitalists 
A)  Hunter gatherers 
B)  Agrarian pastoralists 
C)  The aristocracy of Europe and Asia 
D)  Wealthy Western capitalists

Question 13

It is clear that we in the West consume far more material goods than we need physiologically. Based on your readings and material presented in lecture, explain why our wants so drastically exceed our needs. Also, what are some changes that could be made to bring our wants more in line with our needs?

Accepted Answer

The answer of It is clear that we in the...

Question 14

Comparing the workload of American workers in 1973 and 2006, the economist and sociologist Juliet Schor concluded that American workers in 2006 worked the equivalent of:

Accepted Answer

A)  one week longer each year than their 1973 counterparts (more than 40 additional hours annually). 
B)  five weeks longer each year than their 1973 counterparts (more than 200 additional hours annually). 
C)  one week less each year than their 1973 counterparts (40 hours less a year). 
D)  five weeks less each year than their 1973 counterparts (200 hours less a year). 
A)  one week longer each year than their 1973 counterparts (more than 40 additional hours annually). 
B)  five weeks longer each year than their 1973 counterparts (more than 200 additional hours annually). 
C)  one week less each year than their 1973 counterparts (40 hours less a year). 
D)  five weeks less each year than their 1973 counterparts (200 hours less a year).

Question 15

Matching: Please match the term, thinker, and/or text with its complement or correspondent , by placing the appropriate identification letter/number in the space provided. (You may use answers more than once.)
-____ Thorstein Veblen

Accepted Answer

A)  Hierarchy of Needs 
B)  Leisure class 
C)  Conspicuous consumption 
D)  Vicarious consumption 
E)  Positional goods
F) Treadmill of consumption
G) Marshal Sahlins
H) Thorstein Veblen
I) Mahatma Gandhi
J) Hau 
A)  Hierarchy of Needs 
B)  Leisure class 
C)  Conspicuous consumption 
D)  Vicarious consumption 
E)  Positional goods
F) Treadmill of consumption
G) Marshal Sahlins
H) Thorstein Veblen
I) Mahatma Gandhi
J) Hau

Question 16

Matching: Please match the term, thinker, and/or text with its complement or correspondent , by placing the appropriate identification letter/number in the space provided. (You may use answers more than once.)
-____ "The world has enough for everybody's need, but not enough for everybody's greed."

Accepted Answer

A)  Hierarchy of Needs 
B)  Leisure class 
C)  Conspicuous consumption 
D)  Vicarious consumption 
E)  Positional goods
F) Treadmill of consumption
G) Marshal Sahlins
H) Thorstein Veblen
I) Mahatma Gandhi
J) Hau 
A)  Hierarchy of Needs 
B)  Leisure class 
C)  Conspicuous consumption 
D)  Vicarious consumption 
E)  Positional goods
F) Treadmill of consumption
G) Marshal Sahlins
H) Thorstein Veblen
I) Mahatma Gandhi
J) Hau

Question 17

Juliet Schor estimates that to achieve the standard of living experienced by workers in 1948, U.S. workers today would need to work how long?

Accepted Answer

A)  4 hours daily 
B)  8 hours daily 
C)  12 hours daily 
D)  more than 16 hours daily 
A)  4 hours daily 
B)  8 hours daily 
C)  12 hours daily 
D)  more than 16 hours daily

Question 18

Technological innovations have reduced the U.S. workweek. U.S. employees work fewer hours today than their counterparts did in the 1960s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Each year since 1957 Americans report that they are happier than in the previous year as a result of continued economic growth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Paul Wachtel contends that we try to "buy community." What does he mean by this? What motivates us to do so?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Paul Wachtel contends that we try to...

Every good or material object has a hau.

The hau of material objects refers to:

Interests often refer to:?

Describe how the treadmill of consumption works, with examples?

Matching: Please match the term, thinker, and/or text with its complement or correspondent , by placing the appropriate identification letter/number in the space provided. (You may use answers more than once.) -____ Thorstein Veblen

Juliet Schor argues that Americans are trapped in a cycle of work-and-spend. Explain what she means by this, with examples.?

Less time for leisure creates a time crunch which necessitates more shopping for necessities and also as a substitute for community. This consumption perpetuates:

Identify the fallacy in Douglas and Isherwood's theory of consumption matching?

Of the many techniques advertisers use to persuade customers to purchase goods, which is the most effective?

The author argues that advertising often appeals to sentiments. How is this connected to vicarious consumption?

According to the economist Fred Hirsch, a "positional good" is a good or commodity:

Who is/was the "original affluent society" according to Marshall Sahlins?

Comparing the workload of American workers in 1973 and 2006, the economist and sociologist Juliet Schor concluded that American workers in 2006 worked the equivalent of:

Matching: Please match the term, thinker, and/or text with its complement or correspondent , by placing the appropriate identification letter/number in the space provided. (You may use answers more than once.) -____ Thorstein Veblen

Matching: Please match the term, thinker, and/or text with its complement or correspondent , by placing the appropriate identification letter/number in the space provided. (You may use answers more than once.) -____ "The world has enough for everybody's need, but not enough for everybody's greed."

Juliet Schor estimates that to achieve the standard of living experienced by workers in 1948, U.S. workers today would need to work how long?

Technological innovations have reduced the U.S. workweek. U.S. employees work fewer hours today than their counterparts did in the 1960s.

Each year since 1957 Americans report that they are happier than in the previous year as a result of continued economic growth.

Paul Wachtel contends that we try to "buy community." What does he mean by this? What motivates us to do so?

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Exam 2: Consumption and Materialism

Every good or material object has a hau.

The hau of material objects refers to:

Interests often refer to:?

Describe how the treadmill of consumption works, with examples?

Matching: Please match the term, thinker, and/or text with its complement or correspondent , by placing the appropriate identification letter/number in the space provided. (You may use answers more than once.) -____ Thorstein Veblen

Juliet Schor argues that Americans are trapped in a cycle of work-and-spend. Explain what she means by this, with examples.?

Less time for leisure creates a time crunch which necessitates more shopping for necessities and also as a substitute for community. This consumption perpetuates:

Identify the fallacy in Douglas and Isherwood's theory of consumption matching?

Of the many techniques advertisers use to persuade customers to purchase goods, which is the most effective?

The author argues that advertising often appeals to sentiments. How is this connected to vicarious consumption?

According to the economist Fred Hirsch, a "positional good" is a good or commodity:

Who is/was the "original affluent society" according to Marshall Sahlins?

Comparing the workload of American workers in 1973 and 2006, the economist and sociologist Juliet Schor concluded that American workers in 2006 worked the equivalent of:

Matching: Please match the term, thinker, and/or text with its complement or correspondent , by placing the appropriate identification letter/number in the space provided. (You may use answers more than once.) -____ Thorstein Veblen

Matching: Please match the term, thinker, and/or text with its complement or correspondent , by placing the appropriate identification letter/number in the space provided. (You may use answers more than once.) -____ "The world has enough for everybody's need, but not enough for everybody's greed."

Juliet Schor estimates that to achieve the standard of living experienced by workers in 1948, U.S. workers today would need to work how long?

Technological innovations have reduced the U.S. workweek. U.S. employees work fewer hours today than their counterparts did in the 1960s.

Each year since 1957 Americans report that they are happier than in the previous year as a result of continued economic growth.

Paul Wachtel contends that we try to "buy community." What does he mean by this? What motivates us to do so?

Environmental Problems and Society

Money and Markets

Technology and Science

Population and Development

Body and Justice

The Ideology of Environmental Domination

The Ideology of Environmental Concern

The Human Nature of Nature

The Rationality of Risk

Mobilizing the Ecological Society

Governing the Ecological Society

Living the Ecological Society

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