An independent medical research team recently did a survey at a mounta...
I. Heavy smokers may be physically as well as psychologically addicted to tobacco.
This criticism points out that heavy smokers may have both physical and psychological dependencies on tobacco. The advertisement suggests that SmokeFree with its desire suppressant can help heavy smokers cut down significantly on their smoking. However, if heavy smokers are physically addicted to tobacco, simply suppressing their desire may not be enough to address the physical withdrawal symptoms and cravings associated with nicotine addiction. This raises a valid concern about the effectiveness of SmokeFree for heavy smokers.
II. A medicine that is effective for heavy smokers may not be effective for the population of smokers generally.
This criticism highlights the potential limitation of the study's findings. The advertisement claims that SmokeFree, with its patented desire suppressant, helped heavy smokers at the mountain retreat cut down on their smoking. However, the effectiveness of a medicine or treatment for a specific population, such as heavy smokers at a retreat, does not necessarily guarantee the same effectiveness for the general population of smokers. Therefore, the advertisement may overstate the generalizability of the survey results.
III. A survey conducted at a mountain retreat to aid smokers may yield different results than one would expect under other circumstances.
This criticism focuses on the context of the survey conducted at the mountain retreat. The advertisement presents the survey results as evidence of the effectiveness of SmokeFree. However, the specific environment and conditions of the mountain retreat may have influenced the outcomes of the survey. Factors such as the supportive retreat setting, access to counseling or other resources, and a motivated participant group may have contributed to the reported success rates. As a result, the advertisement may not accurately represent the potential outcomes in different settings or circumstances.
In summary, option (E) I, II, and III provides a comprehensive and valid set of criticisms that highlight important considerations regarding the effectiveness and generalizability of the advertisement's claims.