This or That Consumers

For each set of items, choose which one you would purchase in the situation presented.
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Assume that you must spend money on one of the options.

You do not need to write anything down, but keep track of how many times you choose the most popular option.

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You have been given $200 to buy jeans. Which do you buy?

• Three pairs of jeans in a variety of colors or styles.

• One pair of designer jeans that should last a while if you don't wash them very often.

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You need a car. You have $10,000 to put towards it right now. Which do you do?

• Try to find a used car that costs less than $10,000

• Use the $10,000 as a down payment on a new car

• Use the $10,000 as a down payment on a used car

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You need a new sweatshirt. Which do you buy, assuming they are the same price?

• A sweatshirt from a company that has brand recognition and high resale value.

• A sweatshirt from a company that promises to use sustainable and fair practices.

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It is your best friend's birthday. Which do you do for them? Assume the options all cost the same amount of money.

• Take them out to eat.

• Buy them a gift that they will use for a while like a shirt or candle.

• Buy them flowers, balloons, or candy.

• Give them a gift card.

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You need to buy a laptop. You have $1500 saved to buy it. Which do you do?

• Find the laptop with the highest number of stars on Amazon that fits in your budget and buy it.

• Research the best laptops and wait until there is a sale on the one you want the most.

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You have $75 to buy food. Which do you buy at the grocery store?

• A mixture of veggies, proteins, and starches.

• One expensive steak and some sides.

• A bunch of snacks that sound good when you walk though the store.

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How many times did you chose the most popular option?

• 0

• 1 - 2

• 3 - 4

• 5 - 6