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Undergraduate 1
10/16/2012

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Somatypes
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Body Types
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Endomorphic
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soft, round, tolerant, even emotion, :)
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Mesomorphic
Definition
athletic, adventurous, desire for power and dominance
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Ectomorphic
Definition
tall and narrow, appear underfed, self-conscious, anxious, MODELS
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Fashion Height
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ten heads
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Girls start dieting at age:
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8.
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Jean Kilburn says:
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women are treated as objects in the media
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Psychosizing
Definition
manufacturers size garments a size smaller than the regularly measured sizes
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Psychographics
Definition
a market based on factors such as attributes, opinions, interests, perceptions, and lifestyles of the consumers comprising it
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Dockers?
Definition
Baby Boomers (1946-1964).
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Most Credit Card Debt?
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Baby Boomers.
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Messages of danger/extremity, 'Just Do It'
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Generation Y, the millennium generation.
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Conspicuous Consumption
Definition
obvious spending.
EX: Mink Bikini
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Nonverbal Communication: First 4 Minutes
Definition
A stranger decides to continue social interaction or to leave
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Halo Effect
Definition
few observable characteristics lead to the assignment of other good/bad characteristics
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Beautiful is Good Hypothesis
Definition
beautiful, symmetrical people are happier, nicer, have more fulfilling marriages, and better jobs
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Aesthetic Patterns
Definition
what might be beautiful to another culture
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Moral Patterns
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aspects of culture that are socially learned and often relate to standards of social acceptability
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Trait
Definition
a consistent manner of behavior
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Cognitive Dissonance
Definition
when wearers select apparel items that do not correspond with their personality or behavior, causing observers to experience discomfort and/or uncertainty
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Lifestyle
Definition
a manner in which we live
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Impression management
Definition
clothing cues are used as a tool to influence the assignment of characteristics to the wearer
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Self-Image
Definition
the physical psychological perception of oneself
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Personality
Definition
the distinctive individual qualities of a person
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Values
Definition
directive or motivational forces in behavior and decision-making
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Attitude
Definition
expressions of feelings, thoughts and behaviors
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Through clothing we tell others:
Definition
1. What kind of person we are.
2. What kind of person we think we are.
3. What kind of person we want to be.
4. What we think about the person we represent.
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Assumptions
Definition
opinions or ideas that are taken for granted as true/factual
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Prejudices
Definition
when individuals do not change their assumptions about someone that they've received further information about
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Stereotype
Definition
a standardized mental picture held in common about members of a group
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Honbook
Definition
Korean garb (like Karate outfits)
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Kilts
Definition
Scottish
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Leiderhosen
Definition
German, leather pants
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Sari
Definition
Indian
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Galabia
Definition
Egyptian- white tube with sleeves
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Thailand
Definition
large-brimmed straw hats, like sombreros
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Hindu
Definition
turban, only for special occasions
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Sikh
Definition
turban ERRDAY
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Arab
Definition
Kafia, banded fabric over the head
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Christians
Definition
(early) VERY modest
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Amish
Definition
buttons are CRAY. straight up superf'.
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