ScH. Corp., a pharmaceutical company, launches a new painkiller. It claims that the product provides relief within two minutes due to its unique ingredients. Tests reveal that ScH's painkiller contains the same ingredients as those of its competitors and that relief is not guaranteed in all cases. Critics of advertising would classify this as a(n) ________ advertisement.

A. deceptive
B. odious
C. asocial
D. ethical
E. offensive


Answer: A

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A) ?is easier to use and more common than a reverse chronological résumé. B) is effective for applicants who have progressed up a clearly defined career. C) ?requires a complete analysis of self, career, and the job sought. D) ?emphasizes dates and job titles.

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