Which of the Following Is Not a Common Ideological Criticism

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a common ideological criticism of contemporary advertising?

• A) Ads celebrate and take for granted the consumer-capitalist organization of society.
• B) Ads normalize a middle- or upper-middle-class lifestyle.
• C) Ads promote a worldview that stresses the community and the public life.
• D) Ads promote a materialist culture.

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Definitions:

Trickery

The use of deceit, cunning, or manipulation to achieve a goal or influence someone's actions or beliefs.

Motivation

The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors, driven by internal or external factors.

Persuasive Message

A communication designed to convince or influence the audience to adopt a certain viewpoint or to take a specific action.

Maslow's Theory

A psychological theory proposed by Abraham Maslow that suggests human needs are arranged in a hierarchy, from most to least pressing: physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization.