Some Claim Advertising Has Created a Society That Is Obsessed

question 101

Multiple Choice

Some claim advertising has created a society that is obsessed with personal hygiene because consumers are bombarded with ads for products that remove our body odors, make our teeth white, make our hair shine, allow us to fit in with our peers, and make our family love us more. Which side of the social debate on advertising do believers of this statement most likely take?

• A)advertising mirrors social values
• B)advertising mimics social values
• C)advertising shapes social values
• D)advertising manipulates social values
• E)advertising is offensive

---

Definitions:

Buyer's Disposition

The buyer's intention or decision regarding the management, use, or sale of purchased assets.

Sale on Approval

A conditional sales agreement that allows the buyer to return the purchased goods if they don't meet specified requirements.

Option to Return

A contractual provision allowing a party to return a product or relinquish a service for reasons specified in the agreement.

Sale on Approval

A transaction agreement where the buyer has the right to return the item within a specified period if it does not meet their satisfaction.