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Consumer behavior is defined as the behavior consumers display in searching for, purchasing, using, evaluating, and disposing of products and services that they expect will satisfy their needs.
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The stages of the consumer buying process include pre-purchase, post-purchase, and review.
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In the post-purchase stage, customer satisfaction is a primary concern.
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Monetary involvement is a factor considered in the pre-purchase stage.
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Enhancing cognitive dissonance is important during the post-purchase stage.
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Psychology is one of the relevant knowledge areas in studying consumer behavior.
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The scope of consumer behavior includes understanding how often people buy products.
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Social factors are not considered in the purchase decision process.
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The micro perspective of studying consumer behavior focuses on individual consumer decisions.
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Sociology examines the influence of individuals on social groups.
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Study Notes
Introduction to Consumer Behavior
- Consumer behavior involves the actions consumers take in seeking, purchasing, using, assessing, and discarding products and services intended to meet their needs.
- Key stages in the consumer buying process include the pre-purchase stage, purchase stage, and post-purchase stage.
Stages of the Buying Process
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Pre-purchase Stage:
- Involves awareness, information search, and analysis of options.
- Factors affecting this stage include urgency, criticality, buying situation, and monetary considerations.
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Purchase Stage:
- Encompasses decision-making and the physical exchange of products.
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Post-purchase Stage:
- Focuses on customer satisfaction, reducing cognitive dissonance, and fostering long-term relationships with customers.
Factors Affecting Purchase Decisions
- Multiple aspects influence consumer choices:
- Social factors (influence of peers and society)
- Individual factors (personal preferences and characteristics)
- Environmental factors (external conditions affecting buying behavior)
Scope of Consumer Behavior
- Investigates various questions relating to consumer purchases:
- What products do people buy?
- Why do they buy them?
- How do they buy them?
- When and where do they buy?
- Frequency of purchases?
- The decision-making process involved in buying.
Relevant Knowledge for Studying Consumer Behavior
- Anthropology: Examines behavior in cultural and sub-cultural contexts.
- Sociology: Studies the impact of social groups on individual behavior.
- Psychology: Focuses on internal forces shaping individual actions.
- Social Psychology: Explores group dynamics and individual interactions within groups.
- Marketing Research: Offers insights into consumer responses to different marketing strategies.
- Economics: Addresses the creation and distribution of wealth in relation to consumer behavior.
Importance of Studying Consumer Behavior
- Consumer behavior is significant in everyday life and impacts decision-making processes.
- It provides insights from both micro (organizational) and societal perspectives, enhancing market efficiency and social wellbeing.
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of consumer behavior, exploring the various stages involved in the consumer buying process, including pre-purchase, purchase, and post-purchase. Gain insights into how consumers search for, evaluate, and dispose of products and services to meet their needs.
