In Deciding Whether an Ad Is Deceptive, Today the FTC

question 47

Multiple Choice

In deciding whether an ad is deceptive, today the FTC basically follows

• A) the reasonable consumer standard.
• B) the ignorant/gullible consumer standard.
• C) a "modified" ignorant-consumer standard.
• D) none of the above.

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Definitions:

Galileo Galilei

An Italian astronomer, physicist, and engineer from the Renaissance Era, renowned for his contributions to the scientific method and significant astronomical discoveries with the telescope.

Theologians

Scholars who specialize in the study of theology, exploring the nature of the divine, religious beliefs, and spiritual experiences.

Deductive Reasoning

A logical process in which a conclusion follows necessarily from the stated premises; if the premises are true, the conclusion must be true.

Inductive Reasoning

A method of reasoning in which general principles are inferred from specific observations, moving from specific instances to broader generalizations.