Kevin and a friend were watching a TV commercial for a product that he recently purchased and was not satisfied with because it did not live up to the claims made in the ad, so he told his friend that the product doesn't really work as well as the ad claims. His thoughts that contradict the message are called _____.
A) contradictions
B) counterpoints
C) counterarguments
D) contraindications
E) dostats

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Kevin's thoughts that contradict the message presented in the TV commercial are counterarguments, as he is arguing against the claims made in the ad. Contradictions and counterpoints are similar concepts, but they are not as strong as counterarguments, which actively challenge the opposing view. Contraindications are warnings that a particular product or treatment may be harmful to some individuals, and dostats is not a recognized term in this context.

Kevin and a Friend Were Watching a TV Commercial for a Product