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Zenie is standing in the rain outside a shop. Which could be described as a want for Zenie?

A) umbrella

B) jewelry

C) shelter

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Answer: B) jewelry

A need is something that is required for the normal development of humans. These represent objects that fulfill our most basic needs, such as shelter, safety and nourishment. On the other hand, a want is something that is not necessary for us to be healthy and safe, but that is desired because of social convention, status, greed or other similar reasons. In this case, the umbrella and shelter are needs because they are necessary for Zenie to be healthy and safe. The jewelry, however, is a want.

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B) jewelry - under present conditions, Shelter and Umbrella are "needs" not "wants"
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