Read this sentence from paragraph 2.

Geniuses like Stephen Hawking can teach us values, but celebrities popularize materialism.

What does materialism mean as used in the article?
Responses
A A way of thinking that gives importance to things instead of valuesA way of thinking that gives importance to things instead of values
B The idea that celebrities are more important and needed than scientistsThe idea that celebrities are more important and needed than scientists
C The influence of rich and famous on young and developing mindsThe influence of rich and famous on young and developing minds
D A way of thinking that some things that can be bought are better than others

A A way of thinking that gives importance to things instead of values