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What is consumer behaviour?
What is consumer behaviour?
Consumer behaviour is the study of individuals, groups, or organisations and all the activities associated with the purchase, use and disposal of goods and services. It also includes how the consumer's emotions, attitudes, and preferences affect buying behaviour.
When did consumer behaviour emerge as a distinct sub-discipline of marketing?
When did consumer behaviour emerge as a distinct sub-discipline of marketing?
Consumer behaviour emerged in the 1940–1950s as a distinct sub-discipline of marketing.
What disciplines does consumer behaviour draw elements from?
What disciplines does consumer behaviour draw elements from?
Consumer behaviour draws elements from psychology, sociology, social anthropology, anthropology, ethnography, ethnology, marketing, and economics (especially behavioural economics).
What individual qualities does the study of consumer behaviour investigate?
What individual qualities does the study of consumer behaviour investigate?
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What does consumer behaviour seek to understand about people?
What does consumer behaviour seek to understand about people?
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