Describe What You Consider to Be a Cultural Value (Other

question 77

Essay

Describe what you consider to be a cultural value (other than individualism) held by Americans, as well as the criteria by which you judge it to be a cultural value.Discuss the effects that advertising can have on shaping this value.Describe how advertising can use this value in selling a product.

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Definitions:

Absolute Thresholds

The minimum intensity at which a stimulus can be detected by the senses 50% of the time.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli, allowing organisms to focus on changes in their environment.

Fire Alarm

A device designed to detect fire or smoke and emit a loud warning sound to alert occupants of potential danger.

Cold Temperature

Refers to lower temperatures that can be naturally occurring or artificially created, often perceived as uncomfortable or requiring physiological adaptation by organisms.