Arnold has named his pickup truck Betty and often speaks to it. He has owned this truck for about 14 years, and it often used to break down and require expensive repairs. On a recent trip, the axle broke and there were no spare parts to be found. Regardless of the loss of its function, Arnold still keeps the truck in his garage. In the context of special possession characteristics, this is an example of _____.

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Arnold's reluctance to discard his broken pickup truck, Betty, despite its consistent need for expensive repairs and now lack of function, demonstrates the special possession characteristic of reluctance to discard. This characteristic refers to the emotional attachment and difficulty individuals have in letting go of possessions, even when they no longer function or serve a practical purpose.

Arnold Has Named His Pickup Truck Betty and Often Speaks