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success in modern america is very much measured by the quantity of material possessions one has. a lack of material possessions means one is judged to be unsuccessful. those people with few material possessions therefore must feel a strong sense of failure.

which one of the following is an underlying assumption of the above argument?

a most modern americans are successful.

b success can be precisely measured.

c over-emphasis on material possessions creates social problems.

d excessive desire for material possessions is psychologically damaging.

e people in america with few material possessions want to be seen as successful.