Media Literacy: Historical, Economic, and Political Contexts of Media

Question 7 • WINGS PA - 26 Literature II A Jefferson-Oliver

Which phrase defines “consumerism” best?

Answer

how ideas or things (e.g., inventions) are used and interpreted by people

the concept that a high rate of consumption and spending are the basis for a sound economy

a class or category of artistic endeavor having a particular form, content, or technique

the mental process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information to reach an answer or conclusion

Explanation

Consumerism is the idea that widespread consumption and spending help support a strong economy. Choice B gives this definition. Choice A describes how people use or interpret ideas, while C and D describe an artistic category and critical thinking, respectively.

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