Which of the Following Is a Defense Argument Used by the Proponents

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a defense argument used by the proponents of advertising against the charge that advertising makes people buy things they do not really need?

• A)Customers can be benefitted by the economies of scale which occurs due to advertising.
• B)Such criticisms assign too much power to advertising than it actually has.
• C)Materialism is an important value in an individualistic society.
• D)Advertising provides information on basic needs to customers rather than persuading them.
• E)Most advertisements do not have emotional appeals to persuade customers.

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Definitions:

Divine Plan

A belief in a predetermined course of events controlled or envisioned by a supernatural power.

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