The Tendency of Consumers to Trust the Media More Than

question 135

Multiple Choice

The tendency of consumers to trust the media more than they do advertisers is called the ________.

• A)implied third-party endorsement factor
• B)halo effect
• C)gatekeeping effect
• D)indirect endorsement effect
• E)carryover effect

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