Most Messages Merely Present One or More Positive Attributes About

question 91

Multiple Choice

Most messages merely present one or more positive attributes about a product or reasons to buy it. Which of the following best describes this approach to communicating a message?

• A) supportive arguments
• B) two-sided message
• C) refutational arguments
• D) reporting bias

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Definitions:

Laziness

A lack of willingness to act or exert effort, often resulting in inactivity or avoidance of work.

Thrifty Metabolism

A theory suggesting some individuals' bodies are more efficient at storing fat and using energy, historically advantageous but now possibly linked to obesity.

Food Shortages

Situations where the supply of food is insufficient to meet the demand, often resulting in hunger, malnutrition, and social unrest.

Set-Point

A theory suggesting that the body naturally maintains a certain weight by regulating feelings of hunger and metabolism.