The function of media advertising is to support the economy, provide information about products, and underwrite media costs associated with

A. conferment of status.
B. promotion of consumption.
C. enforcement of social norms.
D. surveillance of the social environment.


B. promotion of consumption.

Sociology

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What will be an ideal response?

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What will be an ideal response?

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most significant? a. the size of the community b. the frequency of norm violation c. the societal response to the behavior d. none of the above

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