Consumerism

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Consumerism

• Mrs. K.
• Practical Living
• Fourth Grade

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What is a consumer?
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A consumer is a person who purchases goods.
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VocabularyMatch the definition with the correct
vocabulary term

• 1. _____ Purchase
• 2. _____Income
• 3. _____ Budget
• 4. _____ Expenses

1. Money
2. A plan for spending money
3. To buy
4. Something spent, cost

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When buying a product you should consider the
following

• Price
• Quality
• Features

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Price

• How much does the product cost?
• Can I afford it?

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Quality

• Will the product last?
• Is it made by a respected company?
• Is it made from durable material?

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Features

• Does it do/have everything I want in the product?
• Does it have any bonus features?
• Will it be able to do all that I want it to do?

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Advertisements

• An advertisement is a printed notice or
• commercial that calls attention to a product and
• tries to influence you to buy it.

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Advertising Techniques

• Advertisers use particular persuasive tactics in
  order to get you to buy a product.

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Bandwagon

• Everyone is using it you should too!

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Beautiful People

• You will be like the
• celebrity/athlete if you use it!

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Good Times

• You will have fun if you use it!

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Status

• You will be cool if you have this brand/designer
  item.

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Free Rewards

• Get this and get something free too!

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Expert Opinion

• An expert explains why you should purchase the
  product being advertised.

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Do not be fooled!!!!!

• Use your best judgment when purchasing products.
  Remember to consider price, quality, and
  features.

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