Ch 20 Health Care/Consumerism Flashcards
1
Q
key to good consumerism
A
o Ask questions
o Do background research from all sources (consumerparts.org)
o Be aware of advertising traps
o Beware of created needs (dying hair, hand sanitizer, feminine hygiene products such as wipes, douches)
2
Q
• Be critical (objective evaluation) not cynical (subjective of impression)
What to watch for…
A
Watch for manipulation or misinterpretation
i.e. doctors have said, wording on products
3
Q
- Watch for fraud
* These companies help prevent fraud…
A
o Food & Drug Administration o Federal Trade Commission (they regulate claims) o U.S. Postal Service o Consumer Product Safety Commission When parents report problems with toys
