Refer to the Following Passage to Answer the Questions Below

question 21

Multiple Choice

Refer to the following passage to answer the questions below.
A television ad for Meridia, a prescription medication for the management of obesity, begins by showing a close-up of a cute, pudgy baby's face while the copy says something to the effect that doctors have been concerned about your weight all your life. The baby's face gradually turns into that of a woman who is attractive yet overweight, and the copy indicates that Meridia can help -just ask your doctor. Then the scene shifts, rather abruptly, to the name of the prescription medication.
-The art director wants to purchase a previously recorded image of a baby's face rather than going through the process of casting and abiding by all the regulations for working with minors. This decision was most likely made during the ________ stage of the production process.

• A)message design
• B)editing
• C)preproduction
• D)production
• E)postproduction

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Definitions:

Detrimental Reliance

A legal concept where a party suffers a loss because they relied on a promise or representation that was later breached or not fulfilled.

Creditor

A creditor is an entity (person or institution) that lends money or extends credit to another entity, expecting to be repaid in the future.

Sole Proprietor

An individual who owns and operates a business alone, bearing full responsibility for its debts and obligations.

Profitable

Describes a situation, project, or enterprise that results in financial gain or benefit.