Question

Which phrase defines “consumerism” best?

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

Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is the second option. The phrase that best defines consumerism would be that it is the concept that a high rate of consumption and spending are the basis for a sound economy. Hope this answers the question.

Answer 2

Answer;

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

Step-by-step explanation;

-Consumerism is the theory that a country that consumes goods and services in large quantities will be better off economically.

-Consumerism is credited with a movement towards consumer protection that promotes improvement in safety standards and truthful packaging and advertisement. It also seeks to enforce laws against unfair trade practices and truthful product guarantees.