If the FTC Rules That a Seller Has Made a False

question 80

Multiple Choice

If the FTC rules that a seller has made a false or deceptive advertising statement, the Commission can:

• A) as a first course of action fine the seller and, if that is not effective, file suit in federal court.
• B) require the seller to make additional advertisements to correct it.
• C) require the company to go out of business.
• D) report the company to the President of the United States for deregulation.

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Definitions:

Persistent Anxiety

A state of continuous worry and nervousness that may not be related to any specific threat or issue.

Phobic Object

An object or situation that triggers an irrational and intense fear response in an individual.

Autonomic Arousal

The activation of the autonomic nervous system, which regulates involuntary physiological processes, such as heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, and arousal in response to stress or excitement.

Conversion Disorder

A mental condition where psychological stress is expressed through physical symptoms that have no medical cause.