Which of the Following BEST Describes the Influence of Tobacco

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which of the following BEST describes the influence of tobacco advertising on young people?

• A)It does not appear to affect children until their teen years.
• B)Its influence on tobacco use has been overstated.
• C)It encourages adolescents to try their parents' cigarettes.
• D)It targets users by associating tobacco use with confidence and youth.

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Definitions:

Negative Stereotypes

Preconceived and oversimplified beliefs about a particular group of people or things that are mostly unfavorable and can lead to discrimination.

Psychological Effects

The mental and emotional impacts or changes that occur in response to an external stimulus.

Attributional Ambiguity

The uncertainty faced by members of stigmatized groups about whether the treatment they receive is due to their personal characteristics or their group membership.

Negative Feelings

Unpleasant or undesirable emotions such as sadness, anger, or fear.