Each year Isaiah discards a majority of his wardrobe. The clothes Isaiah gets rid of are perfectly functional, but he prefers to buy new clothing to stay up to date on the latest trends. This is an example of ______.
A) planned obsolescence
B) perceived obsolescence
C) e-waste
D) treadmills of production

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Perceived obsolescence refers to the constant updating and changing of products to make older versions seem outdated and undesirable. In this case, Isaiah is discarding perfectly functional clothing because he perceives them to be outdated and prefers to stay current with the latest fashion trends.

Each Year Isaiah Discards a Majority of His Wardrobe