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HMS, HAG EQ-Bank 42 MC

A social media advertisement promotes a pain relief cream with multiple video testimonials claiming "instant results." Which approach BEST demonstrates accurate assessment of this product's credibility?

  1. Trust the testimonials completely as they show real people with genuine experiences
  2. Purchase the product immediately since multiple people recommend it
  3. Assume the product is effective because it's advertised on a popular social media platform
  4. Verify if the product is endorsed by medical associations and check for scientific evidence
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\(D\)

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  • D is correct: Medical association endorsement and scientific evidence provide credible accuracy assessment.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Testimonials may be from paid actors and don’t meet therapeutic standards.
  • B is incorrect: Multiple recommendations don’t guarantee product safety or effectiveness.
  • C is incorrect: Platform popularity doesn’t indicate product credibility or therapeutic value.

Filed Under: Being a critical health consumer Tagged With: Band 3, smc-5483-17-Accuracy and credibility

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