An Online Advertisement for a Weight-Loss Product Includes Before and After

question 5

Multiple Choice

An online advertisement for a weight-loss product includes before and after photos of a woman who supposedly lost 50 pounds in 3 weeks while taking the product.The bottom of the ad includes the statement,"Results are not typical." This statement is an example of a(n) ________.

• A)testimonial
• B)anecdote
• C)placebo
• D)disclaimer

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Definitions:

Pathologized

Considered or treated as psychologically abnormal or unhealthy.

Women's Criminal

Criminal activities or behaviors that are either unique to women or occur significantly among women, taking into consideration the societal, economic, and psychological factors influencing these actions.

Feminist Legal Theory

A theoretical framework that examines law and legal institutions through the lens of feminism, highlighting how laws have historically disadvantaged women and advocating for gender equality within legal systems.

Subordination

The act or process of placing someone or something in a lower rank or position, often within a hierarchy or structure.