Regarding the Use of Examples, Anecdotes, Single Cases, and Testimonials

question 524

Multiple Choice

Regarding the use of examples, anecdotes, single cases, and testimonials in advertising, which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)They should be viewed as valid indicators of the authenticity of the product or service.
• B)They all create a courtesy bias within the customer.
• C)They are all potentially deceptive because individual cases tell us little about what is true in general.
• D)They are all invalid due to the placebo effect.

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Definitions:

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