People at a party are comparing clothing, automobiles, and personal possessions. they are comparing elements of a. social class status b. social caste c. social conflict d. social greed

The answer to this question is a.  social class status
In recent years, social status is determined by the amount of wealth that owned by a certain individual.
In order to show this among their peers, they often compared things such as clothing, gadgets, or jewelries to gauge which person held the highest social status by owning the most expensive/desired products.

1.  go out into nature and commune with the divine2.  experience real solitude to truly perceive nature3.  realize that individuals are meant to learn from nature and transcend it4.  think of nature as a symbol of the divine

That is true , instead try to have a sit down talk with them