Questions: Kylie has had a long and tiring week at work. She experiences a(n) need to unwind and relax on the weekend, so she gets together with her best friend and they go to a Zach Bryan concert.
social
utilitarian
symbolic
hedonic
Transcript text: Kylie has had a long and tiring week at work. She experiences a(n) $\qquad$ need to unwind and relax on the weekend, so she gets together with her best friend and they go to a Zach Bryan concert.
social
utilitarian
symbolic
hedonic
Solution
The answer is hedonic: Kylie has had a long and tiring week at work. She experiences a(n) hedonic need to unwind and relax on the weekend, so she gets together with her best friend and they go to a Zach Bryan concert.
Explanation for each option:
Social: This option would imply that Kylie's need to unwind and relax is driven by a desire for social interaction or to fulfill social obligations. While she does get together with her best friend, the primary motivation described in the question is to unwind and relax, not necessarily to socialize.
Utilitarian: Utilitarian needs are practical and functional. They are about achieving a specific, practical outcome. For example, going to the grocery store to buy food is a utilitarian activity. Kylie's need to unwind and relax is more about emotional and psychological relief rather than fulfilling a practical necessity.
Symbolic: Symbolic needs are related to self-expression, identity, and status. They involve activities or possessions that convey a certain image or meaning. The question does not suggest that Kylie's decision to go to the concert is about expressing her identity or status.
Hedonic: Hedonic needs are related to pleasure, enjoyment, and emotional satisfaction. The question indicates that Kylie wants to unwind and relax, which are hedonic motivations. Going to a concert for enjoyment and relaxation fits this category perfectly.