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Recently a group of consumers picketed the headquarters of Attleboro Toys in Philadelphia complaining that the companys television advertisements for Talking Teddy were confusing to children and thus unethical. Talking Teddy was advertised during the commercial breaks for several cartoon shows, and ads were virtually indistinguishable from the cartoons making it appear that Talking Teddy was part of the TV show. The ethical concern and potential confusion for children is an example of which type of consumer population?

Group of answer choices

Vulnerable

Inherently harmful consumer

Sophisticated

At-risk

Harmful consumer