What Is a Potential Pitfall of Using Humour

question 6

Multiple Choice

What is a potential pitfall of using humour?

• A) raising questions in the minds of consumers
• B) consumers tend not to respond well to humour
• C) using understatement when irony would be more appropriate
• D) raising fear in the minds of consumers
• E) being offensive to a majority of consumers

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Definitions:

Devil's Advocate

A role adopted by an individual in discussions or decision-making processes to present alternative or opposing arguments, aiming to challenge assumptions and promote critical thinking.

Stimulates Controversy

Provokes debate or disagreement on a specific topic due to differing opinions, beliefs, or interests among individuals or groups.

Diffusion Of Responsibility

The ability of group members to share the burden of the negative consequences of a poor decision.

Risky Shifts

Risky shift phenomenon observes that groups tend to make decisions that are riskier than the individual decisions of group members due to the diffusion of responsibility and group influence.