A magazine advertisement for a weight loss product includes before and after photos of a woman who supposedly lost 50 pounds in 3 weeks while taking the product.The bottom of the ad includes the statement,"Results are not typical." This statement is an example of a(n)________.
A)testimonial
B)disclaimer
C)anecdote
D)placebo

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The statement "Results are not typical" is a disclaimer, which is used to limit the legal liability of a company by warning consumers that the results shown in the advertisement are not necessarily typical and that individual results may vary. The other options (testimonial, anecdote, placebo) do not accurately describe the statement.

A Magazine Advertisement for a Weight Loss Product Includes Before