Question 1

What is the reason for Elaine and Susie's difficulties in daily life activities?

Accepted Answer

Their mother is a compulsive hoarder

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They are busy with school

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They do not have a proper home

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They lack cooking skills

Question 2

What has taken over the sisters' lives according to Susie?

Accepted Answer

Their mum's stuff

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Their hobbies

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Their friendships

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Their schoolwork

Question 3

Where do Elaine and Susie have to cook meals?

Accepted Answer

In the garage using a microwave

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Outside on a grill

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At a neighbor's house

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In the kitchen

Question 4

What historical change influenced the accumulation of possessions according to anthropologists?

Accepted Answer

The development of permanent homes

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The invention of agriculture

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The rise of consumer culture

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The increase in population

Question 5

What is the 'endowment effect'?

Accepted Answer

The tendency to attach more value to owned items

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The habit of keeping unnecessary things

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The desire to collect rare items

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The emotional value of gifts

Question 6

What emotion often prevents people from discarding items, as mentioned in the text?

Accepted Answer

Sentimental value

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Fear

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Indifference

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Anger

Question 7

What does Elaine hope to do once their home is cleared out?

Accepted Answer

Invite her friends over

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Go on a trip

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Throw a big party

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Sell some items

Question 8

What does Elaine use as a temporary desk for her homework?

Accepted Answer

A heap of laundry

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The kitchen counter

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A coffee table

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The living room floor

Question 9

What change did Sharon eventually make concerning her hoarding?

Accepted Answer

She got help and began to clear out their home

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She moved to another house

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She ignored it

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She sold all her belongings

Question 10

Why is it difficult for people to resist consumer culture?

Accepted Answer

Advertisements convince us we need more products

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People do not have enough money

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There are few shopping options

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People prefer to live simply

Question 11

What psychological concept explains why people find it hard to discard possessions?

Accepted Answer

The endowment effect.

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The nostalgia effect.

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The over-accumulation syndrome.

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The clutter effect.

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