Question

1. what is the central idea of the text?

a. edward bernays reformed propaganda in a way that enabled the success of the third reich.
b. edward bernays is credited with creating public relations and influencing consumerism in the u.s.
c. edward bernays created propaganda so that governments could manipulate people during wartime.
d. edward bernays regretted publishing his ideas after discovering public relations could be used to harm people.

Explanation:

Edward Bernays is widely - known as a pioneer in public relations. He used psychological insights to shape public opinion and influence consumer behavior in the U.S. There is no evidence he reformed propaganda for the Third Reich, created propaganda just for wartime government manipulation, or regretted his ideas due to harm.

Answer:

B. Edward Bernays is credited with creating public relations and influencing consumerism in the U.S.