While Reading a Magazine,Jordan Sees an Advertisement That Claims That

question 23

Multiple Choice

While reading a magazine,Jordan sees an advertisement that claims that a new weight loss pill will help anyone lose weight without exercising.The advertisement includes a picture of a woman when she was obese and another picture of her looking thin and fit.Though the pictures are very compelling,Jordan knows that she needs to examine advertisements critically.Which of the following questions best represents critical thinking?

• A) Why would this woman agree to be in this advertisement?
• B) Is this woman a professional model?
• C) What would my friends think about my taking a weight-loss pill?
• D) Are there other possible explanations for the woman's weight loss,other than the pill being advertised?

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