Critics of advertising claim that it can have a(n)________ effect on consumer values by encouraging ,_________ which is a preoccupation with material things rather than intellectual or spiritual concerns.

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The word "adverse" means harmful or unfavorable. The sentence states that advertising can have a negative effect on consumer values by encouraging materialism, which is a preoccupation with material things rather than intellectual or spiritual concerns. Therefore, option D, adverse; materialism is the best choice.

Critics of Advertising Claim That It Can Have A(n)________ Effect