Fatima asks her father for an expensive new phone. Her father wants to know why Fatima needs a new phone. Which statement would BEST reveal that Fatima is concerned with her social status?

Concern with social status means caring about how one fits in or is viewed by others. Saying “But all the cool kids have them!” directly links the phone to being accepted by a socially admired group. The other statements focus on popularity generally, personal preference, or practical usefulness.

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