Carl Is a Small Merchant Who Advertised a Product That

question 78

Multiple Choice

Carl is a small merchant who advertised a product that is not available. Yet, he proceeds to push a more expensive product on the customer. The technique he is using is an example of ______.

• A) "churning"
• B) "bait and switch"
• C) "kiting"
• D) "greasy thumb on the scale"

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Definitions:

Pessimistic

Characterized by a tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.

Genetic Predispositions

The inherited genetic patterns that influence an organism's traits, behaviors, or vulnerability to certain diseases.

Social And Environmental Conditions

External factors, including society's structures, culture, and the physical environment, that influence individuals' lives and development.

Subliminal Presentation

A method of presenting stimuli below the threshold of conscious awareness, often used in studies to assess the influence on behavior or perception without conscious recognition.