Which of the Following,if True,would MOST Seriously Weaken the Argument

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following,if true,would MOST seriously weaken the argument for using the Internet as the medium of advertising?

• A) Countries with restrictive regimes are yet to free this medium from controls over political content.
• B) Consumers are extremely frustrated with annoying pop-up ads that affect the quality of browsing.
• C) Studies show that customers tend not to notice Internet ads that are not intrusive in nature.
• D) The interactive capabilities of Internet ads are rarely being used in a creative manner.
• E) People who are online are also known to engage in media multi-tasking.

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Definitions:

Gambler's Fallacy

The erroneous belief that the outcome of a random event is influenced by previous outcomes, such as believing that a string of losses increases the likelihood of an imminent win.

Utilitarian Theory

A philosophical theory stating that the best action is the one that maximizes utility, often defined in terms of the well-being of sentient entities.

Kantian Theory

A philosophical doctrine based on the works of Immanuel Kant, emphasizing the importance of morality, ethics, and duty, guided by reason and categorical imperatives.

Begs the Question

A logical fallacy where the conclusion of an argument is assumed in one of the premises, often leading to circular reasoning.