One Main Problem with Advertising Directed at Children Is That

question 37

Multiple Choice

One main problem with advertising directed at children is that children

• A) do not watch television and are therefore not exposed to the ads.
• B) are not easily influenced, therefore advertising spending is wasted.
• C) may not be able to distinguish between programming and ads.
• D) are very skeptical and will not believe ads.
• E) have no influence in household decisions.

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