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What is the term used for buying special things for yourself in order to feel better when you are unhappy?

• Retail therapy

• Online shopping

• Window shopping

• Grocery shopping

According to William James, what are the two components of the self?

• I and You

• I and Me

• Me and Myself

• Ego and Alter

Which part of the self is composed of possessions such as clothing and money?

• Digital Self

• Physical Self

• Material Self

• Spiritual Self

What neurotransmitter helps reduce the sensation of pain and promote feelings of pleasure in the brain during retail therapy?

• Serotonin

• Dopamine

• Oxytocin

• Endorphins

According to Belk, how do possessions become an extension of the self?

• By controlling or appropriating objects for personal use

• By selling all possessions

• By avoiding objects completely

• By ignoring the existence of objects

What is the term used to describe placing possessions and their acquisition in the center of one's life?

• Object orientation

• Possession obsession

• Material madness

• Acquisition centrality

What is the role of pets as an extension or symbol of the self?

• Pets are kept in museums

• Pets are part of the extended self

• Pets are used for cooking

• Pets are used for transportation

What is the main reason for giving gifts according to the text?

• To show off wealth

• To receive gifts in return

• To express love and care

• To empty the wallet

What does consumerism provide according to the text?

• A way to save money

• An opportunity for self-expression

• A way to avoid shopping

• A way to reduce possessions

Can we really buy happiness and peace of mind according to the text?

• Sometimes, depending on the situation

• No, never

• Maybe, but it's complicated

• Yes, always