An Asian family whose relatives emigrated four generations ago has three children.The oldest son,George,is in medical school.Susan is a concert pianist at the age of 21.Fred is a second-year business student.This family is likely to exhibit which of the following Asian American buying patterns?
A)non-assimilated,yet celebrating their culture by purchasing authentic Asian goods
B)assimilated,exhibiting buying patterns very much like other typical American consumers
C)assimilated,yet celebrating their culture by seeking traditional Asian occupations
D)non-assimilated,because of the inherent diversity of Asian subcultures that transcends generations
E)non-assimilated,exhibiting buying patterns very much like other typical American consumers

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The family's buying patterns are likely to be assimilated and similar to other American consumers. This is indicated by the fact that George is in medical school (a common American profession), Susan is a concert pianist (a career based on individual talent rather than cultural tradition), and Fred is a business student (another common American profession).

An Asian Family Whose Relatives Emigrated Four Generations Ago Has