Consumer Behavior Fundamentals
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What is the key characteristic of a firm with a consumer orientation?

  • They prioritize consumer value and satisfaction above all other concerns. (correct)
  • They focus on generating the highest possible profits.
  • They strive to be the most innovative company in the industry.
  • They aim to create the most efficient production process.
  • Which of the following is NOT a primary function of marketing?

  • Distribution
  • Human Resources (correct)
  • Production
  • Pricing
  • Why is competitive pressure beneficial for marketers?

  • It forces marketers to lower prices for consumers.
  • It motivates marketers to provide good service. (correct)
  • It discourages innovation and new product development.
  • It eliminates the need for advertising and promotion.
  • What are some examples of 'touchpoints' in relationship marketing?

    <p>Phone calls, emails, text messages, and social media interactions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Robinson-Patman Act, the Sherman Act, and the Clayton Act?

    <p>To restrict monopolistic practices and protect competition (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept of "figure-ground distinction" in advertising?

    <p>The idea that a message can be separated into the focal point (figure) and the background (ground). (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor related to the message receiver's characteristics that can influence comprehension?

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    How does "habituation" impact advertising effectiveness?

    <p>It can decrease the effectiveness of advertising due to repeated exposure. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of "expectations" in the context of advertising?

    <p>Expectations can influence a consumer's perception of an advertisement. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of left-brain dominant consumers?

    <p>Better at processing verbal information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the way in which time or age influences the interpretation of things?

    <p>Temporal Framing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of workbench memory?

    <p>It is a long-term storage area that holds information indefinitely (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the amount of information available for a consumer to process within a given environment?

    <p>Information Intensity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the theory that suggests that a decision or argument can be made to appear more or less appealing depending on how it is presented?

    <p>Prospect Theory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the cognitive process in which context or environment activates particular concepts or ideas?

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    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sensory memory?

    <p>It is a long-term storage area for information. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does timing affect comprehension?

    <p>Both B and C (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process by which information is transferred from workbench memory to long-term memory?

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    What is the key difference between utilitarian and hedonic value?

    <p>All of the above options accurately describe the key difference between utilitarian and hedonic value. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of 'marketing myopia'?

    <p>A company prioritizes the total value concept and co-creation with customers. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does 'value co-creation' contribute to a company's success?

    <p>It enables companies to develop a more comprehensive understanding of customer needs and preferences. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary motivation for consumers to engage in activities or purchase products?

    <p>To maximize their personal gain and benefit. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of 'marketing tactics' in a company's overall marketing strategy?

    <p>To implement specific actions and techniques to achieve the desired marketing goals. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a company enhance its chances of long-term survival?

    <p>By establishing strong customer relationships and providing value through continuous innovation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of incorporating an 'augmented product' in a company's value offering?

    <p>To enhance the overall customer experience and provide greater value. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of being exposed to a stimulus multiple times, even when it is not consciously noticed?

    <p>Mere exposure effect (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central idea of the 'total value concept'?

    <p>Companies should consider all aspects of a product's value, including its basic benefits, augmented services, and customer co-creation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between subliminal messaging and the mere exposure effect?

    <p>Subliminal messages are below the threshold of perception, while mere exposure messages are evident. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of "System 1 processing"?

    <p>It is highly analytical and deliberative. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the BEST example of "product placement"?

    <p>A character in a movie drinking a specific brand of soda. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is "Mere Association Effect"?

    <p>The transfer of meaning between two unrelated objects by exposure to them simultaneously. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a primary goal of effective marketing communication?

    <p>To capture consumer attention. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of "involuntary attention"?

    <p>It is a deliberate and focused process. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the two theories of learning, behaviorism and cognitive learning theory, differ?

    <p>Behaviorism focuses on observable behaviors, while cognitive learning theory explores internal mental processes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a schema?

    <p>A portion of an associative network representing a specific entity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do product schemas function?

    <p>By offering consumers a basis for comparing new products to established ones. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between an exemplar and a prototype?

    <p>An exemplar is a specific instance of a brand or product, while a prototype is a more general representation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do consumers use scripts in their decision-making process?

    <p>To understand and anticipate the expected sequence of events during a purchase. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do emotions relate to episodic memory?

    <p>Emotions help consumers recall the details of a past event, making it more relevant to their decision-making. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can marketing firms use scripts in their strategies?

    <p>By manipulating consumer expectations to ensure a positive and memorable experience. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of social schemata in consumer behavior?

    <p>To influence consumer perceptions and preferences for certain brands or products. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do associative networks contribute to the understanding of consumer behavior?

    <p>By providing a framework for understanding how consumers organize and process information about products and brands. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Marketing

    Activities that facilitate exchanges between buyers and sellers, including production and promotion.

    Consumer Orientation

    Business practice prioritizing consumer value and satisfaction in decision-making.

    Market Orientation

    Organizational culture that prioritizes creating value for customers among all employees.

    Relationship Marketing

    Activities aimed at enhancing performance through repeat business and customer loyalty.

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    Touchpoints

    Direct contacts between a firm and a customer, crucial for value creation.

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    Value

    A personal assessment of the net worth obtained from an activity.

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    Utilitarian value

    Gratification derived from something that helps achieve a goal.

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    Hedonic value

    Value derived from immediate gratification and emotional experience.

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    Marketing strategy

    The way a company creates value for consumers.

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    Marketing myopia

    A shortsighted approach where companies overlook consumer needs.

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    Augmented product

    The physical product plus any necessary services like installation.

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    Total value concept

    Business practice where companies recognize all forms of value.

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    Value co-creation

    The collaboration between consumer and marketer to create value.

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    Figure-ground distinction

    The separation of a message into its focal point (figure) and background (ground).

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    Figurative language

    Expressions that send a nonliteral meaning, enhancing product perception.

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    Habituation

    The process where continuous exposure to a stimulus decreases responsiveness.

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    Expectations

    Beliefs about future situations that influence consumer behavior.

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    Brain dominance

    The theory of hemispheric lateralization influencing how people process information.

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    Mere Exposure Effect

    Consumers prefer stimuli they have been exposed to previously.

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    Familiarity

    The tendency to prefer familiar things over unfamiliar ones.

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    Subliminal Message

    A message presented below the threshold of conscious perception.

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    Mere Association Effect

    Transfer of meaning between unrelated objects due to coincidental association.

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    Product Placement

    Intentional insertion of branded products in media content.

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    Attention

    Purposeful allocation of cognitive resources to stimuli.

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    System 1 Processing

    Intuitive decision-making aligned with unintentional learning.

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    System 2 Processing

    Deliberative decision-making based on information analysis.

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    Metaphor

    An ad claim that is figuratively true but not literally.

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    Information intensity

    The amount of information available for consumers to process.

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    Framing

    How the meaning of something is influenced by context.

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    Prospect theory

    A theory suggesting decisions are influenced by potential gains or losses.

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    Priming

    Cognitive process activating context or environment for information retrieval.

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    Construal level theory

    How abstract or concrete thinking affects perceptions of events.

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    Sensory memory

    Memory area where brief experiences are stored temporarily.

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    Workbench memory

    The active storage area for processing and working with information.

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    Associative Network

    A network of mental pathways linking knowledge.

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    Declarative Knowledge

    Cognitive components that represent facts.

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    Schema

    A portion of an associative network that represents a specific entity.

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    Exemplar

    The single best representative within a schema.

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    Prototype

    The best representative of some category when no clear exemplar exists.

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    Script

    A schema representing an event, guiding expectations.

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    Episodic Memory

    Memory for past events in one's life, influenced by emotions.

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    Social Schema

    A cognitive representation that gives meaning to a specific type of person.

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    Study Notes

    Consumer Behavior

    • Consumer behavior encompasses human thoughts, feelings, and actions related to acquiring, consuming, and disposing of goods, services, or ideas.
    • It's a field of study examining the consumption experience. It involves value-seeking activities as people address their needs and wants.

    Basic Consumer Behavior Process

    • Want: A specific desire to address a recognized need.
    • Need: A basic requirement that a consumer recognizes needs to be fulfilled.
    • Exchange: The act of trading something of perceived value for something else. The cost and benefits are considered during the exchange.
    • Consumption: The processes by which consumers use or transform goods, services, and ideas. This often involves interaction between a customer and a marketer.

    Consumer Behavior as a Field of Study

    • Connects with other academic disciplines including economics, psychology, sociology, anthropology.
    • Explains how consumers seek value in their efforts to address needs.
    • Studies the science of studying how consumers go about the consumption process.

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    Explore the essential concepts and processes involved in consumer behavior. Understand the distinctions between wants and needs, the exchange process, and how different academic disciplines connect to this field of study. This quiz will enhance your comprehension of consumer value-seeking activities.

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