Sam doesn't like to get rid of any of his possessions. As a result, his house is so full of stuff that he can hardly move in it. Which term is used to describe people like Sam?
A) compiler
B) compulsive consumer
C) impulsive consumer
D) packrat
E) enthusiast

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The term "packrat" is often used to describe people who have an excessive tendency to accumulate and hoard possessions, even if they don't have a practical use for them. Sam's refusal to get rid of things indicates that he fits this description. The other terms listed (compiler, compulsive consumer, impulsive consumer, and enthusiast) don't accurately capture the behavior described in the scenario.

Sam Doesn't Like to Get Rid of Any of His