Exam : Shopaholics

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I was posted this paper some weeks ago but couldn't post it here due to some reasons Mr. Solinet knows.
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Unit Two : Advertising
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One of the great impacts of advertisements on consumers is over consumption. This latter, actually, can turn into a bad behaviour and cause many problems. People who "shop till they drop" and run their credit cards up to the limit are often considered as shopping addicted. Despite that compulsive shopping and spending makes a person feel worse, shopaholics believe that if they shop, they will feel better.
Compulsive shopping or spending can be a seasonal balm, especially in special occasions. Shopaholics spend most of their time shopping in supermarkets and malls, buying products they don't really need, partly because they feel attracted by the image of the product, and the want to get it is bigger than the amount of money they will spend.
Shopaholics when they feel out of sort, shop for a "pick me up". They go out and buy, to get a "rush" just like a drug or alcohol addict. This behaviour, generally is due to depression, loneliness and anxiety...

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I was posted this paper some weeks ago but couldn't post it here due to some reasons Mr. Solinet knows.

A good one!

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