Question

Some studies indicate that alcohol advertisements on television cause people to increase their alcohol consumption.

In Arcadia, however, where there has been a ban on alcohol advertising for the last ten years, alcohol consumption per capita is at least as high as in countries that do not have such a ban in place.

Which of the following statements draws the most reliable conclusion from the information above?

• A. People tend to consume more alcohol if they are exposed to alcohol advertisements than if they are not exposed to those advertisements.
• B. Advertising has no effect on whether people consume more or less alcohol.
• C. Advertising cannot be the only factor that determines an individual's consumption of alcohol.
• D. Most people continued to consume alcohol after the ban was implemented
• E. If advertising for alcohol were allowed in Arcadia, it would be extremely effective

Answer 1

The correct option is C Advertising cannot be the only factor that determines an individual's consumption of alcohol.

Option (c) is the correct answer. Check the video for the approach.