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The advertising section of Regulation Z covers all media EXCEPT

a) Television
b) Radio
c) Print
d) Social Media

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Final answer:

d) Social Media

The Regulation Z's advertising section covers television, radio, and print media but excludes social media, as the latter is part of largely unregulated Internet media.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question is addressing a part of Regulation Z which pertains to advertising regulations in various media. Regulation Z implements the Truth in Lending Act and is handled by the Federal Reserve. It is part of consumer protection around credit and loans and includes rules for advertising credit terms.

According to the provided information, public policy treats different media differently, indicating a distinction in how broadcast media like television and radio are regulated compared to print media and the Internet. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) oversees the programming of broadcast entities such as television and radio, likely including their advertising sections. Whereas the print media, and by extension related new media like the Internet, which encompasses social media, have been traditionally less regulated. This suggests that Regulation Z would cover advertisements in television, radio, and print media, but may not extend to social media, as social media is part of the Internet, which remains largely unregulated.

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