Sarah Parker Goes Out with the Girls for a Night

Multiple Choice

Sarah Parker goes out with the girls for a night on the town and gets home late,waking everyone in the house.In response,her husband Jerry goes out the next day and spends $500 on new shoes for himself,putting it all on a credit card.Which one of the following causes of overindebtedness best explains Jerry's spending?

A) Misunderstanding or lack of communication
B) The use of money to punish
C) The expectation of instant comfort
D) Keeping up with the Joneses
E) Overindulgence of children