Question

PART B: Which of the following quotes best supports the answer to Part A?

Responses

"We are bombarded daily with images via magazines, billboards, television and the internet." (Paragraph 2)
"We are bombarded daily with images via magazines, billboards, television and the internet." (Paragraph 2)

"There are many reasons America is so obsessed with youth, but perhaps nothing has done more to further the cause than the technological revolution." (Paragraph 3)
"There are many reasons America is so obsessed with youth, but perhaps nothing has done more to further the cause than the technological revolution." (Paragraph 3)

"Why, that could take (gasp!) days, weeks, or even months!" (Paragraph 4)
"Why, that could take (gasp!) days, weeks, or even months!" (Paragraph 4)

D. "In 2011 alone, Americans spent $10.4 billion on cosmetic surgery." (Paragraph 8)
D. "In 2011 alone, Americans spent $10.4 billion on cosmetic surgery." (Paragraph 8)

Answer 1

The quote that most directly addresses this obsession is: D. "In 2011 alone, Americans spent $10.4 billion on cosmetic surgery." (Paragraph 8)

This quote highlights the significant amount of money spent on cosmetic procedures in the United States, indicating a strong cultural emphasis on physical appearance and the pursuit of youthful ideals.

While the other quotes touch upon related themes, such as the constant exposure to images that reinforce unrealistic beauty standards, the spending statistic in quote D provides a more concrete measure of the extent to which Americans are preoccupied with maintaining youthfulness and conforming to societal expectations of beauty.