Compulsive buyers are characterized by all the following, EXCEPT
A) gives in to the impulse to buy more than he or she needs or can afford.
B) buy daily necessities in large quantities rather than luxury items.
C) distressed by their behaviour.
D) may be related to neglect or abuse during childhood.

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The statement "buy daily necessities in large quantities rather than luxury items" contradicts the typical behavior of compulsive buyers who tend to buy more luxury items than what is necessary. The other options A, C, and D are characteristic traits of compulsive buying behavior.

Compulsive Buyers Are Characterized by All the Following, EXCEPT