Jamie is analyzing an advertisement that suggests people will impress their friends by wearing a certain brand of clothing. What persuasive technique is being used?

The advertisement links the clothing brand with the desirable feeling of impressing friends. That creates a positive association between the brand and social approval, so the technique is positive association. “Beautiful people” would focus on attractive people using or wearing the product, which the question does not describe.

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