Which of the following is an example of a tautology?
A) A consumer buys products because of the functional benefits they provide
B) A consumer buys products because they are driven to attain self- actualization
C) A consumer buys products because they enjoy the type of experience they provide
D) A consumer buys products that are status symbols because they are motivated to attain status
E) A consumer buys products because they are driven by basic biological needs

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A tautology is a statement that is true by necessity or by virtue of its logical form. In option D, the statement is tautological because it essentially repeats the same idea: buying status symbols to attain status.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Tautology