3.PART B: Which of the following quotes best supports the answer to Part A?
OA "We are bombarded daily with images via magazines, billboards,
television and the internet." ( Paragraph 2)
OB "There are many reasons America is so obsessed with youth, but
perhaps nothing has done more to further the cause than the
technological revolution." ( Paragraph 3)
OC "Why, that could take (gasp!) days, weeks, or even months!" (
Paragraph 4)
OD "In 2011 alone, Americans spent $10.4 billion mmetic surgery."
(Paragraph 8 )

cognitive overload: having a lot on your mind impairs decision-making and tends to result in the simplest, but not necessarily best, option being selected.

empathy gaps: overlooking how you might feel in a different situation can result in unnecessary purchases, such as overbuying when shopping for food on an empty stomach.

optimism and overconfidence: wearing rose-tinted glasses and having unrealistic expectations about the future can affect money management and leave you unprepared for a change in circumstance.

instant gratification: seeking instant gratification drives impulsive spending and can undermine long-term planning and savings.

harmful habits: automatic or mindless behaviour can amplify a poor financial decision as it becomes a recurring event.

social norms: we are heavily influenced by the actions of others; while this can be in certain circumstances, it also contributes to the pressure to keep up with the joneses through conspicuous consumption.

answer///supply is elastic, and demand is inelastic;

since the options are not listed, when you are working on your budget you should also add water, tv, internet, miscellaneous and your 'fun' money for in your budget. when budgeting, you need to allow for fun money, and mis/accidental money so that you stick to the budget and not go crazy because you feel strapped to the budget.