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Asked by Tiffany White on Jun 14, 2024

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Deceptive advertising may arise from which of the following?

A) Half-truths, meaning that the information presented is true but incomplete, leading consumers to a false conclusion
B) A false statement or claim about a company's own products
C) A false statement or claim about a competitor's products
D) All of these choices are correct.

Deceptive Advertising

Marketing practices that mislead or lie to consumers about a product or service, often subject to legal penalties.

Half-Truths

Statements that are partially true but designed to deceive by omitting certain truths.

False Conclusion

An incorrect or invalid inference drawn from premises or evidence.

  • Explain the concept of misleading advertisements and understand their legal consequences.
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Daniel FerchJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
All of the options listed (A, B, and C) are forms of deceptive advertising. They involve presenting information in a misleading way, whether by omission (half-truths), making false claims about one's own products, or making false claims about a competitor's products.

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