Which of the Following Statements About Deceptive Advertising Is True

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about deceptive advertising is true?

• A) To be deceptive, advertising claims must be factually false or convey a false impression.
• 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 claims that have not been previously substantiated.
• D) Deceptive ads serve the best interests of the advertisers.
• E) Exaggerated, subjective claims that cannot be proven true or false are considered deceptive advertising.

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Definitions:

Categorical Proposition

A statement that asserts or denies something about an entire category of things, typically structured with a subject, predicate, and quantifier.

Traditional View

An approach or perspective that is based on long-established beliefs or practices within a society or culture.

Existential Import

The implication that a statement or proposition presupposes the existence of the entities it mentions.

Categorical Syllogism

A form of deductive reasoning consisting of three propositions: a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion, each containing a subject and a predicate.