The function of media advertising is to support the economy, provide information about products, and underwrite media costs associated with
A) surveillance of the social environment.
B) enforcement of social norms.
C) conferment of status.
D) promotion of consumption.

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The function of media advertising is primarily to promote consumption by informing consumers about products and encouraging them to purchase them. This in turn supports the economy and underwrites media costs. Advertising does not typically involve surveillance of the social environment, enforcement of social norms, or conferment of status.

The Function of Media Advertising Is to Support the Economy