Consumerism

What is the sequence of stages in the materials economy as described in the Story of Stuff video?

• Production, Distribution, Extraction, Consumption, Disposal

• Extraction, Production, Distribution, Consumption, Disposal

• Distribution, Extraction, Production, Disposal, Consumption

• Consumption, Extraction, Production, Distribution, Disposal

Why is the materials economy described as a system in crisis?

• Because it is a recycling system on a limited planet

• Because it is a consuming system on a limited planet

• Because it is a sustainable system on an infinite planet

• Because it is a consuming on an infinite planet

What is the primary identity of people in the U.S. according to the text?

• Teachers

• Consumers

• Farmers

• Mothers

What percentage of total materials is still in use 6 months after the date of sale in North America?

• 50%

• 20%

• 1%

• 10%

What are the two strategies mentioned in the text that drive consumption?

• Planned obsolescence and perceived obsolescence

• Sustainable development and recycling

• Advertising and marketing

• Production and distribution

What is "planned obsolescence" as described in the text?

• Designing products to last as long as possible

• Designing products to be replaced quickly

• Designing products to be environmentally friendly

• Designing products to be cost-effective

How does "perceived obsolescence" influence consumer behavior?

• By making products more durable

• By convincing consumers to discard items that are still useful

• By reducing the cost of products

• By improving the quality of products

What role do advertisements play in the materials economy according to the text?

• They promote environmental awareness

• They encourage people to be satisfied with what they have

• They make people unhappy with what they have

• They reduce consumer spending

What does social media collect from users?

• Their contact information

• Data about everything they look at and click on

• Fees and Payments

• Their social security number and credit card info

What are social media sites selling?

• Advertisements

• User's data

• A platform for business to market and sell to their users

• All of these