Question

starting in the economic boom after world war ii, advertising:
a. showed a lifestyle that consumers tried to copy.
b. reminded consumers there was a negative side to debt.
c. showed life as experienced by a variety of people.
d. appealed to reason instead of emotion.

Explanation:

After World War II, during the economic boom, advertising was used to promote a certain lifestyle. Advertisers created an idealized image of living, which consumers aspired to imitate. This was a common marketing strategy to drive consumer demand. Option B is incorrect as advertising during that time was more about promoting consumption (often through credit, which could lead to debt but was not presented negatively). Option C is wrong because advertising focused on a particular (often upper - middle - class, idealized) lifestyle rather than a variety of people's real experiences. Option D is incorrect as advertising in this period often appealed to emotions (e.g., the desire for a better life, social status) rather than just reason.

Answer:

A. showed a lifestyle that consumers tried to copy.