Endowment Effect and Market Anomalies Quiz

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What is the purpose of giving prospects a higher price according to the text?

  • To eliminate prospects from the consideration set
  • To anchor prospective customers towards higher price expectations (correct)
  • To encourage prospects to negotiate a lower price
  • To make the sale process faster

Why is the use of a wide range of prices recommended?

  • To prevent sales from being blocked by competitors
  • To confuse the prospects
  • To meet relevant competitors in the sales process (correct)
  • To simplify the negotiation process

How does anchoring relate to prospect theory?

  • Anchoring forms a reference point for individuals (correct)
  • Anchoring simplifies perception changes
  • Anchoring drives individuals to expect lower prices
  • Anchoring has no relationship with prospect theory

Why are anchors difficult to displace once placed?

<p>Because gains from updating information may be perceived as insufficient (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What phenomenon has been documented in a number of studies according to the text?

<p>Endowment effect (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which set of authors conducted experimental tests on the Endowment Effect and Coase Theorem?

<p>Daniel Kahneman, Jack L. Knetsch, and Richard H. Thaler (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which journal did Fader publish his work on 'Modeling Loss Aversion and Reference Dependence Effects on Brand Choice'?

<p>Marketing Science (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who authored the paper 'Psychological Aspects of Price: An Empirical Test of Order and Range Effects'?

<p>Paula Bennett, Mike Brennan, and Zane Kearns (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main differences between lunch crowds and dinner crowds according to the text?

<p>Dinner crowds seek and receive more benefits from the restaurant experience. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do seasonal factors contribute to price segmentation according to the text?

<p>They allow for raising prices during peak seasons to capture profits and reducing prices during off-peak periods. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do gift-giving seasons impact customers' price sensitivity based on the text?

<p>Customers show less price sensitivity during gift-giving seasons than other times. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What opportunity do time-based segmentation hedges provide for suppliers according to the text?

<p>To shift price-sensitive customers to off-peak periods. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do business schools tend to compare the cost of tuition with future earnings of people with MBAs?

<p>To influence students' willingness to enroll by showing a potential return on investment. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In course design, are professors usually price-sensitive when selecting textbooks?

<p>No, professors typically prioritize quality and relevance over price when choosing textbooks. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which psychological effect relates to prospect theory by influencing how individuals perceive prices?

<p>Anchoring (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the comparison set effect play a role in the decision-making process regarding price sensitivity?

<p>It influences individuals to compare prices with similar products in the market. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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