The Cost and Controversy of Advertisement Retouching

Flashcards based on the lecture discussing the impact of photoshopping in advertisements, its implications on health and body image, and the potential regulation of such practices.

Photoshopping

The act of digitally editing images to alter their appearance, often used in fashion advertisements to enhance beauty.

Misleading Advertisement

An advertisement that contains false or deceptive claims, leading consumers to make uninformed choices.

Central Hudson Test

A four-prong test established by the Supreme Court to evaluate the constitutionality of regulations on commercial speech.

Commercial Speech

Speech that proposes a commercial transaction or promotes products and services.

Puffery

Subjective claims in advertising that are exaggerated and not meant to be taken literally; they do not constitute false or misleading advertising.

Intrinsic Defect

A perceived flaw or deficiency in oneself that advertisements exploit to create a perceived need for their products.

Body Image

A person's subjective perception of their physical appearance, which can be significantly influenced by media and advertising.

Eating Disorders

Serious conditions related to persistent eating behaviors that negatively impact health, emotions, and quality of life, often exacerbated by unrealistic beauty standards in media.

Warning Label System

Proposed regulation that would require advertisements featuring altered images to disclose the extent of digital retouching to consumers.

Government Regulation in Advertising

Laws and guidelines established to manage how products and services are marketed, particularly regarding truthful representation.