It Is Not a Deceptive Trade Practice

question 28

Multiple Choice

It is not a deceptive trade practice:

• A) if a well-known personality endorses a product without disclosing that he or she is being paid to do so.
• B) if a well-known retailer baits a prospective customer by dangling an alluring offer and removes the offer once the customer arrives.
• C) for a well-known personality to endorse two competing products at the same time.
• D) if a well-known seller conducts a "contest" to promote its product, but never awards any prizes.
• E) if a well-known seller fails to stock enough of the advertised product to meet anticipated demand.

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Definitions:

Psychology Class

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