The Psychology of Consumer Identity

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What are people's basic needs according to the text?

  • Food, clothing, and shelter (correct)
  • Luxuries and non-essential items
  • Material goods and possessions
  • Financial constraints and availability of items

What influences an individual's purchase decisions?

  • Financial constraints and availability of items and services
  • Sense of self, identity, and influence of family and friends (correct)
  • Economic, political, cultural, and human value of items
  • Utility and significance of the object

What do people consider in the process of acquiring material goods?

  • Influence of family and friends
  • Utility and significance (correct)
  • Financial constraints and availability
  • Luxuries and necessities

What are synonymous with luxuries according to the text?

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What are the factors influencing purchase decisions according to the text?

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Basic Needs

  • People's basic needs include physiological, safety, love, esteem, and self-actualization needs

Purchase Decisions

  • Purchase decisions are influenced by cultural, social, personal, and psychological factors
  • These factors affect an individual's perception of their needs and wants, and ultimately, their purchase decisions

Acquiring Material Goods

  • When acquiring material goods, people consider factors such as:
    • Quality
    • Price
    • Convenience
    • Availability
    • Personal values and beliefs

Luxuries

  • Things that are not essential for survival or well-being are synonymous with luxuries
  • Examples of luxuries include jewelry, designer clothing, and luxury cars

Influencing Factors

  • Cultural factors, such as social norms and values, influence purchase decisions
  • Social factors, such as family, friends, and social status, influence purchase decisions
  • Personal factors, such as age, lifestyle, and occupation, influence purchase decisions
  • Psychological factors, such as motivation, perception, and attitudes, influence purchase decisions

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