American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) Practice Test

What basic right is NOT included in the three primary rights of consumers?

1. Right to safety

2. Right to information

3. Right to fair treatment

4. Right to price negotiation

The correct answer is: Right to price negotiation

The right that is not included in the three primary rights of consumers is the right to price negotiation. The three primary rights typically recognized in consumer protection frameworks are the right to safety, the right to information, and the right to fair treatment. The right to safety ensures that consumers are protected against products that could harm them, emphasizing the importance of safe manufacturing and handling practices. The right to information allows consumers to access transparent and accurate details about products so they can make informed decisions. The right to fair treatment upholds the principle that consumers should be treated honestly and fairly in all transactions. In contrast, the right to price negotiation is not universally recognized as a fundamental consumer right. While some sectors or markets may encourage negotiation, it is not considered a basic consumer protection right in the same sense as the others. This distinction clarifies why the right to price negotiation does not belong to the primary rights established for consumer protection.