In 1957, an Experiment in a Drive-In Movie Showed That

question 96

Multiple Choice

In 1957, an experiment in a drive-in movie showed that increases in sales of popcorn and Coca-Cola were measured after subliminal messages encouraging viewers to use those products had been inserted in the movie Picnic. These findings:

• A) demonstrated that consumers' minds had been "broken into and entered."
• B) were false; research executives admitted they had fabricated the findings.
• C) subsequently were supported by a number of other research studies.
• D) gave the first irrefutable proof of the power of subliminal persuasion on consumer actions.

Recognize the implications of intra-group transactions on consolidated financial statements, including sales and inventory transactions.

Understand the calculation and reporting of noncontrolling interests in consolidated financial statements.

Identify and calculate goodwill in business combinations.

Apply the equity method of accounting for investments in associates and joint ventures.

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