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According to the General Advertising Law (LGP), which type of advertising is considered illegal due to its potential harm to vulnerable individuals?
According to the General Advertising Law (LGP), which type of advertising is considered illegal due to its potential harm to vulnerable individuals?
- Advertising that promotes products with health benefits.
- Advertising that uses humor to attract attention.
- Advertising that is aimed at minors and exploits their inexperience. (correct)
- Advertising that features celebrities.
A company releases an advertisement that subtly promotes its product by embedding images that are processed below the level of conscious awareness. Under the General Advertising Law (LGP), what type of advertising would this be classified as?
A company releases an advertisement that subtly promotes its product by embedding images that are processed below the level of conscious awareness. Under the General Advertising Law (LGP), what type of advertising would this be classified as?
- Subliminal advertising. (correct)
- Comparative advertising.
- Product placement advertising.
- Overt advertising.
A car manufacturer advertises its new model as the 'safest car on the market' without providing any data or evidence to support this claim, potentially exaggerating the vehicle's safety features. Which type of illegal advertising defined by the General Advertising Law (LGP) does this scenario represent?
A car manufacturer advertises its new model as the 'safest car on the market' without providing any data or evidence to support this claim, potentially exaggerating the vehicle's safety features. Which type of illegal advertising defined by the General Advertising Law (LGP) does this scenario represent?
- Advertising that violates dignity or fundamental rights.
- False or misleading advertising. (correct)
- Deceptive omission of key product information.
- Comparative advertising that misleads consumers.
A cosmetic company compares its anti-aging cream to a leading competitor's product, stating that it reduces wrinkles 'twice as effectively'. However, the company's study uses a biased methodology and the results are not statistically significant. How would this advertising approach be classified under the General Advertising Law (LGP)?
A cosmetic company compares its anti-aging cream to a leading competitor's product, stating that it reduces wrinkles 'twice as effectively'. However, the company's study uses a biased methodology and the results are not statistically significant. How would this advertising approach be classified under the General Advertising Law (LGP)?
A pharmaceutical company promotes a new drug but fails to mention the possible severe side effects in its advertisements, focusing only on the benefits. According to the General Advertising Law (LGP), which type of illegal advertising is being employed?
A pharmaceutical company promotes a new drug but fails to mention the possible severe side effects in its advertisements, focusing only on the benefits. According to the General Advertising Law (LGP), which type of illegal advertising is being employed?
Which of the following scenarios is most likely to be scrutinized under the regulations against advertising that violates dignity or fundamental rights?
Which of the following scenarios is most likely to be scrutinized under the regulations against advertising that violates dignity or fundamental rights?
A new energy drink company is launching its product with a series of advertisements. Which aspect of their advertising strategy would be most closely examined to ensure compliance with the prohibition of exploiting minors' inexperience?
A new energy drink company is launching its product with a series of advertisements. Which aspect of their advertising strategy would be most closely examined to ensure compliance with the prohibition of exploiting minors' inexperience?
What is the primary role of Autocontrol in the context of advertising regulation?
What is the primary role of Autocontrol in the context of advertising regulation?
Which of the following is the MOST ACCURATE description of the CNMC's role in advertising regulation?
Which of the following is the MOST ACCURATE description of the CNMC's role in advertising regulation?
An advertisement briefly flashes images of a product at speeds too fast for the human eye to consciously process. What type of advertising is this, and why is it regulated?
An advertisement briefly flashes images of a product at speeds too fast for the human eye to consciously process. What type of advertising is this, and why is it regulated?
A company advertises that its product has 'no trans fats', but fails to mention that it is extremely high in saturated fats. What type of illegal advertising does this represent?
A company advertises that its product has 'no trans fats', but fails to mention that it is extremely high in saturated fats. What type of illegal advertising does this represent?
Which organization offers a system where advertisers can voluntarily ensure their campaigns meet ethical standards, preventing potentially illegal advertising before it is disseminated?
Which organization offers a system where advertisers can voluntarily ensure their campaigns meet ethical standards, preventing potentially illegal advertising before it is disseminated?
An advertisement portrays a certain ethnic group as less intelligent than others. Under the General Advertising Law (LGP), how would this advertisement be classified?
An advertisement portrays a certain ethnic group as less intelligent than others. Under the General Advertising Law (LGP), how would this advertisement be classified?
A company creates an advertisement targeted at children that makes it seem like they will be unpopular if they do not purchase the advertised product. Which aspect of illegal advertising does this most closely represent?
A company creates an advertisement targeted at children that makes it seem like they will be unpopular if they do not purchase the advertised product. Which aspect of illegal advertising does this most closely represent?
A small local business runs an advertisement claiming they are 'cheaper than all major competitors' without conducting any price comparisons or having evidence to support this statement. Which regulation are they violating?
A small local business runs an advertisement claiming they are 'cheaper than all major competitors' without conducting any price comparisons or having evidence to support this statement. Which regulation are they violating?
If a regulator discovers an advertisement that violates the General Advertising Law (LGP), which of the following actions is CNMC (Spanish competition authority) empowered to take?
If a regulator discovers an advertisement that violates the General Advertising Law (LGP), which of the following actions is CNMC (Spanish competition authority) empowered to take?
A company releases a series of ads promoting a new weight loss supplement. While the ads include testimonials from 'satisfied customers', they fail to disclose that these customers were paid for their endorsements. What specific type of illegal advertising practice does this represent?
A company releases a series of ads promoting a new weight loss supplement. While the ads include testimonials from 'satisfied customers', they fail to disclose that these customers were paid for their endorsements. What specific type of illegal advertising practice does this represent?
A snack food company produces an advertisement showing children choosing their product over fruits and vegetables, implying that their snack is a healthier option without providing any nutritional information. How would this advertising approach be classified under the General Advertising Law (LGP)?
A snack food company produces an advertisement showing children choosing their product over fruits and vegetables, implying that their snack is a healthier option without providing any nutritional information. How would this advertising approach be classified under the General Advertising Law (LGP)?
A tech company launches a new smartphone and in its advertising materials, prominently boasts about a high-resolution camera. However, they fail to mention that this resolution is only achievable under optimal lighting conditions and significantly lower in typical indoor settings. According to the General Advertising Law (LGP), what type of infraction might this represent?
A tech company launches a new smartphone and in its advertising materials, prominently boasts about a high-resolution camera. However, they fail to mention that this resolution is only achievable under optimal lighting conditions and significantly lower in typical indoor settings. According to the General Advertising Law (LGP), what type of infraction might this represent?
An advertisement features a group of young adults engaging in risky behavior (e.g., reckless driving) to promote a new energy drink. While there is no explicit endorsement of the harmful actions, critics argue that young people are likely to emulate the behavior. Which of the following best describes a legal challenge to this advertisement under the General Advertising Law (LGP)?
An advertisement features a group of young adults engaging in risky behavior (e.g., reckless driving) to promote a new energy drink. While there is no explicit endorsement of the harmful actions, critics argue that young people are likely to emulate the behavior. Which of the following best describes a legal challenge to this advertisement under the General Advertising Law (LGP)?
Flashcards
Illegal Advertising (LGP)
Illegal Advertising (LGP)
Advertising that violates dignity, exploits minors, uses subliminal techniques, or is false/misleading.
Deceptive Omission
Deceptive Omission
Advertising that omits crucial details, leading to consumer deception.
Misleading Comparative Advertising
Misleading Comparative Advertising
Advertising that compares products in a way that misleads consumers.
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Study Notes
- Advertising is a crucial component in competitive markets.
- Overly aggressive or misleading advertising practices can be against the law.
- The General Advertising Law (LGP) outlines what constitutes illegal advertising.
Types of Illegal Advertising
- Advertising that violates dignity or fundamental rights is illegal, examples include sexist or racist ads.
- Advertising that targets minors by exploiting their inexperience is illegal.
- Subliminal advertising is illegal.
- False or misleading advertising is illegal.
- Deceptive omission of key product information is illegal.
- Comparative advertising that misleads consumers is illegal.
Regulatory Bodies
- CNMC (Spanish competition authority) is responsible for enforcing advertising laws.
- Autocontrol is a self-regulatory organization that offers voluntary compliance mechanisms.
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