Question

question 5 of 30
naresh wants to show his friends his new financial status. he buys an
expensive car and joins an elite country club. these purchases are examples
of:

a. conspicuous consumption.

b. ascribed social standing.

c. biological characteristics.

d. gender differentiation.

Explanation:

Conspicuous consumption refers to buying expensive goods/services to display social status. Naresh’s purchases (expensive car, elite club) aim to show his financial status, fitting this concept. Ascribed standing is inherited, not earned via consumption; biological characteristics and gender differentiation are unrelated to status-displaying purchases.

Answer:

A. conspicuous consumption.