Which of the Following Statements About Deceptive Advertising Is True

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about deceptive advertising is true?

• A) Puffery can be called deceptive advertising when consumers believe it to be true.
• B) Deceptive advertising is sometimes used because it establishes long-term consumer confidence in the product being advertised.
• C) To be labeled as deceptive, ads must contain some false or misleading statement.
• D) Deceptive ads serve the best interests of the advertisers.
• E) There are no regulations governing deceptive advertising.

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Definitions:

Outcome Expectancies

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Self-Efficacy

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Social Anxiety

The fear of social situations that involve interaction with other people, often driven by the fear of being judged or embarrassed.

Psychological Loneliness

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