Which of the following reflects how the nature of identity formation has changed?
A) People today no longer care about family as a part of their identity.
B) Identity in the modern world is more rigid than it was for past generations.
C) Increasingly, people buy and use things to affirm their sense of identity.
D) People today are born with their sense of identity; it does not evolve.

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The rise of consumer culture and the availability of goods and services that cater to specific identities (such as music, clothing, and gadgets) have contributed to the trend of using material possessions to express and affirm one's identity. This is a significant change from past generations where identities were more closely tied to social roles, occupational status or family background.

Which of the Following Reflects How the Nature of Identity