Prepare 8. Confessions of a Shopaholic. Unit 9

What is a characteristic behaviour of a shopaholic, as described in Alison's experience?

• Avoiding shopping altogether
• Saving money for future needs
• Feeling regret after purchases
• Buying only necessary items

According to experts, why do shopaholics often feel the need to shop?

• To impress their friends
• To follow fashion trends
• To feel happier after feeling regret
• To collect rare items

What did psychologists first describe in 1915?

• The problems of shopaholics
• The impact of credit cards
• Teenage shopping habits
• The benefits of shopping

What is one reason why more teenagers are becoming shopaholics?

• They often shop for fun.
• They are influenced by social media.
• They have more money than adults.
• They have access to credit cards.

What did Alison often do when she ran out of money?

• Started using credit cards
• Stopped shopping completely
• Returned items for refunds
• Borrowed money from friends

What impact did credit card debt have on Alison's shopping habits?

• It made her stop shopping completely
• It allowed her to buy more expensive items
• It caused her financial problems
• It helped her save money

How did Alison feel when she couldn't go shopping?

• Indifferent
• Relieved
• Anxious
• Excited

What did Alison's mother say that made her realise she needed to change?

• You need to save money.
• You have too many clothes.
• This is crazy!
• You should buy less.

What is one way Alison's parents helped her with her shopping problem?

• They bought her more items.
• They supported her in making changes.
• They ignored her behaviour.
• They encouraged her to shop more.

What change did Alison make to overcome her shopping addiction?

• She only bought items on sale
• She avoided using credit cards
• She started asking herself two questions before buying
• She stopped going to shops