John doesn't just make a point of buying the latest and most expensive cars, electronics, and clothes whether he needs them or not-he makes sure others realize that he is buying the latest and most expensive cars, electronics, and clothes whether he needs them or not. John is engaging in
A) class consciousness.
B) conspicuous consumption.
C) social differentiation.
D) social stratification.

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John is engaging in conspicuous consumption, which means he is intentionally displaying his wealth and status through the purchase of expensive goods, even if he doesn't need them. This behavior is often used to gain social status or to signal to others about one's wealth and prestige. Class consciousness, social differentiation, and social stratification are also related concepts, but they do not accurately describe John's behavior in this scenario.

John Doesn't Just Make a Point of Buying the Latest