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Write your answers on a separate sheet
of paper.
Matching: Determine the best reason a
person would wear each of the items listed
below and write the corresponding letter.
1. Designer c lothes. A. protection
2. Swimsuit. B. adornment
3. Space s uit. C. identifi cation
4. Colorful n ecklace. D. modesty
5. Hard h at. E. status
6. Uniform.
True/False: Write true or false for each of the
following statements.
7. The reasons people wear clothes are
different today from those in historic times.
8. Clothes can offer protection from weather,
environmental dangers, occupational
hazards, and enemies.
9. Folk costumes provide information about
how various cultures view beauty and
adornment.
10. Uniforms eliminate group identity and
take away the feeling of belonging.
11. All societies of the world have the same
standards of modesty.
12. Clothing is sometimes used to achieve a
higher status.
13. Clothing selection is infl uenced by people’s
values and attitudes.
14. Peer pressure encourages individuality.
15. Personality tests have shown that people
who wear very decorative clothes tend to
be very sociable.
16. Rank Reasons. Think about the reasons
people wear clothes. Rank the reasons
in order of importance to you from most
to least important. Are there people who
might have different rankings than you
do? Explain why.
17. Analyze Fashion Infl uences. What part
does clothing play in people’s lives?
Analyze how clothing satisfi es certain
physical, psychological, and social needs.
18. Analyze Clothing Selections. Describe
and list factors that affect personal
clothing selections. How does your list
compare to those of others in the class?