EPF, Module 16: Consumer Skills

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to help protect you from identity theft?

• Shredding important documents before throwing them away

• Sharing your passwords with friends

• Using the same password for all accounts

• Posting personal information on social media

Open Ended

Why do you think it is important for individuals to develop strong consumer skills in today's society?

Multiple Select

Based on the data, which of the following traits are considered very important by teens when deciding to follow an influencer on social media?

• Authentic and genuinely care about their interests

• Funny or have engaging personalities

• Physically attractive

• Have a large following

Multiple Choice

What is the most important trait teens look for when deciding whether to follow an influencer on social media?

• Authenticity

• Large following

• Physical attractiveness

• Good taste

Open Ended

What are some reasons why a consumer might trust an influencer's recommendations?

Open Ended

Explain one step a consumer can take to decrease the influence of social media on their spending decisions.

Open Ended

What are some possible reasons why clothing or accessories are the most purchased items after being seen on social media?

Open Ended

What kinds of themes do you notice about the purchases Americans make after seeing them on social media?

Open Ended

Why is it important to think critically about what influencers post on social media before making a purchase?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are factors that make it easier to be an active consumer today?

• Online shopping

• Fast shipping

• Social media

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

According to the lesson, which of the following is NOT typically a factor that influences consumer decisions?

• Social media

• Advertisements

• Weather patterns

• Friends

Open Ended

What are some of the main factors that influence your decision to buy or not buy a product or service?

Open Ended

How do advertisements use persuasive techniques to influence what consumers think about a product, such as a car?

Open Ended

After having read through the article, list one golden line that particularly helped you understand the main idea

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a tactic advertisers might use to influence consumers without them realizing it?

• Directly stating the product's flaws

• Using exclusive offers

• Ignoring consumer emotions

• Discouraging purchases

Multiple Select

According to Cialdini, which of the following are universal principles of influence?

• Authority

• Scarcity

• Luck

• Reciprocity

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about 'dark patterns' is correct?

• They are always illegal.

• They are designed to benefit the consumer.

• They can create a negative consumer experience without breaking the law.

• They are easy for consumers to recognize.

Open Ended

Explain how companies might use 'dark patterns' to influence consumer behavior based on the end of the lesson yesterday.

Open Ended

Pre-question: what are some steps to avoid identity theft?

Open Ended

How many minors have had their identity stolen?

Open Ended

List at least 3 of the previous slides' tips. Why are such considered prudent?

Open Ended

Explain a scam. In what ways might this differ from identity theft?

Open Ended

According to the video, in what ways did Bernays influence America?

Open Ended

After learning about consumer skills, what is, in your opinion, the most important thing to remember as a consumer moving forward in your life?

Open Ended

After learning about consumer skills, what is one question you still have or something you would like to know more about?