When Malcolm gets upset,he shops.Though it never delivers on the promise fully,he can't stop believing that new possessions will give him a new outlook on the upsetting situation.Malcolm's belief that happiness and fulfillment can be achieved through the acquisition of material possessions is known as:

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Consumerism is the belief that the acquisition of material possessions can bring happiness and fulfillment. Malcolm's behavior of shopping to cope with his emotions aligns with this belief. The other options (B) asceticism, (C) buyerism, and (D) code switching do not accurately describe Malcolm's behavior or beliefs. Asceticism is the practice of self-denial, buyerism is not a commonly recognized term, and code switching refers to the ability to switch between different languages or dialects.

When Malcolm Gets Upset,he Shops