Needs and wants

Which is a need?

• lemonade

• Coffee

• Water

• Gatorade

Are headphones a fundamental need or a want?

• Need

• Want

Is a television a need or want?

• Need

• Want

Is a computer a need or want?

• Need

• Want

• Depends on your individual situation

Is this type of shelter a need or want?

• Need

• Want

Which is a need?

• iPhone

• Medication

• Backpack

• Sunglasses

Which of the following is NOT a need?

• Snacks

• Cleaning Supplies

• Toiletries

• Towels

Tom decided to buy $200 worth of new clothes. Which of the following would be good reasons for the clothes being a need and not a want. (Pick 2)

• Tom needed to look more stylish. His other clothes were too ugly.

• Tom needed to fit in with his friends. All of his other friends wear the type of new clothes he bought.

• Tom needed to buy new clothes for his new job. His job has a certain dress code.

• Tom needed to wear name brand clothes. His other clothes were from stores that no one shops at anymore.

• Tom needed to buy new clothes because he lost all of his other clothes. Unfortunately, Tom’s house was flooded.

The definition of a need is: Something that is essential for life and ________ to __________.

• necessary, survive

• essential, life

• necessary, essential

• essential, survive

Which one of these items is a need and why?

• DVD's: to entertain you when you get bored

• a pool: to keep you cool and so you can relax

• a million dollars: so you can be rich and possibly famous

• a doctor: to provide medical help when needed