Question

Which of the following applies to mass advertising during the 1920s?

Productivity declined as a result of ineffective ads.
Advertisers paid little attention to the desires of consumers.
Ads did not convince Americans to spend money on nonessential goods.
It contributed to the rise of a consumer economy.

Answer 1

The correct answer is It contributed to the rise of a consumer economy.

Explanation: Advertising is a way of presenting information, a product, brand, company or a person with the aim of influencing the attitude of an audience. In other words, influencing / persuading people is intrinsic to the concept of advertising.