Thinking Critically about Text and Images

Read “The Psychology of Stuff and Things” and answer the following questions. Then “submit” your work.

Question 15.59

1. Tone How would you describe Jarrett’s tone? The essay appears to have been written for students of psychology and other psychologists. How could Jarrett have made the essay easier to read for a more general audience?

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2. Conclusion What is Jarrett suggesting about how we will identify with our possessions in the digital age?

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3. Visuals What does the visual near the end of the essay contribute to the reader’s understanding of how older adults relate to their belongings?

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4. Additional Evidence What additional evidence could Jarrett have included to make his claim about our relationship with our possessions more convincing?

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