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What demographic factors may influence consumer decisions?
What demographic factors may influence consumer decisions?
How does physiological arousal impact advertising effectiveness?
How does physiological arousal impact advertising effectiveness?
Why is humor considered an effective advertising strategy?
Why is humor considered an effective advertising strategy?
What is a key characteristic of products that benefit from humor in advertising?
What is a key characteristic of products that benefit from humor in advertising?
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Which strategy is part of market factors that affect the consumer decision process?
Which strategy is part of market factors that affect the consumer decision process?
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Which culture is more likely to utilize coupons as part of their purchasing behavior?
Which culture is more likely to utilize coupons as part of their purchasing behavior?
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What is a characteristic of consumers from a working-class background when evaluating products?
What is a characteristic of consumers from a working-class background when evaluating products?
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What type of societal influence is considered when consumers compare themselves to celebrities?
What type of societal influence is considered when consumers compare themselves to celebrities?
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Which social class of consumers is more likely to prefer donating to urgent causes?
Which social class of consumers is more likely to prefer donating to urgent causes?
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In contrast to upper-class consumers, how do working-class consumers typically approach the concept of product symbolism?
In contrast to upper-class consumers, how do working-class consumers typically approach the concept of product symbolism?
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What type of norms are primarily emphasized in interdependent cultures?
What type of norms are primarily emphasized in interdependent cultures?
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What motivational factor is more prevalent among consumers from interdependent backgrounds compared to those from independent backgrounds?
What motivational factor is more prevalent among consumers from interdependent backgrounds compared to those from independent backgrounds?
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How do upper-class consumers typically view the relationship between their purchases and future rewards?
How do upper-class consumers typically view the relationship between their purchases and future rewards?
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What does consumer behavior primarily involve?
What does consumer behavior primarily involve?
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Which component is NOT part of the consumer behavior process?
Which component is NOT part of the consumer behavior process?
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What aspect of consumer behavior does 'consuming' refer to?
What aspect of consumer behavior does 'consuming' refer to?
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How do the theories of consumer behavior contribute to understanding consumers?
How do the theories of consumer behavior contribute to understanding consumers?
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What is often considered a misconception about consumer behavior?
What is often considered a misconception about consumer behavior?
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Which of the following factors influences consumer behavior the least?
Which of the following factors influences consumer behavior the least?
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What is the role of symbols in the consuming aspect of consumer behavior?
What is the role of symbols in the consuming aspect of consumer behavior?
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Which of the following describes the 'obtaining' stage of consumer behavior?
Which of the following describes the 'obtaining' stage of consumer behavior?
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How does cultural background influence consumer decision-making?
How does cultural background influence consumer decision-making?
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What is a common expectation of individuals from resource-poor childhoods when faced with stress?
What is a common expectation of individuals from resource-poor childhoods when faced with stress?
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How do gender differences affect advertising engagement among consumers?
How do gender differences affect advertising engagement among consumers?
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What decision strategy is commonly used by older adults?
What decision strategy is commonly used by older adults?
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What change did Merrill Lynch make in their commercials based on consumer insights?
What change did Merrill Lynch make in their commercials based on consumer insights?
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What is a notable behavioral tendency of younger adults in decision-making?
What is a notable behavioral tendency of younger adults in decision-making?
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Which of the following groups would benefit from studying consumer behavior related to health and wellness?
Which of the following groups would benefit from studying consumer behavior related to health and wellness?
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What aspect of parenting motivation influences gender-specific stereotypes?
What aspect of parenting motivation influences gender-specific stereotypes?
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What is one of the main roles of public policy makers and regulators mentioned?
What is one of the main roles of public policy makers and regulators mentioned?
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Why do older individuals prefer emotional ads?
Why do older individuals prefer emotional ads?
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How does social class impact consumer choices?
How does social class impact consumer choices?
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Why were weekday cartoons criticized in relation to consumer behavior?
Why were weekday cartoons criticized in relation to consumer behavior?
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What aspect of consumer behavior studies can benefit academics?
What aspect of consumer behavior studies can benefit academics?
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Study Notes
Understanding Consumer Behavior
- Consumer behavior is the study of the processes involved in obtaining, consuming, and disposing of products, services, activities, and ideas.
- It encompasses all decisions made by consumers regarding acquiring, using, and getting rid of goods, services, activities, and ideas.
Factors Impacting Consumer Decisions
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Environmental Influences:
- Culture: Social norms, myths, and rituals significantly impact consumer behavior. Individuals in interdependent cultures (e.g., Asians, Indians) are more likely to use coupons and engage in self-regulation than individuals in independent cultures (e.g., Caucasians, Americans).
- Social Class: Working-class consumers prioritize inherent product quality and focus on the present, while upper-class consumers emphasize object interrelation and future rewards, with a strong focus on style and fashion.
- Group Influences: Peer pressure and reference groups impact consumer decisions. Consumers compare themselves to or associate with groups like friends, associates, clubs, religious organizations, celebrities, and role models.
- Family: Childhood experiences with resource scarcity affect individuals' preferences for long-term care insurance, retirement savings, and long-term bonds.
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Individual Differences:
- Demographics (Ethnicity, Age, Gender): Gender plays a role in ad engagement, with females more likely to engage in thorough ad examination compared to males driven by overall themes.
- Psychographics (Personality, Values, Lifestyles): Parenting motivation activates gender-specific stereotypes of parental roles, impacting preference for future-focused rewards (men) or present-focused rewards (women).
- Age: Older adults rely heavily on schema-based decision strategies, while younger adults favor detailed processing strategies. Older adults also prefer emotionally-driven ads over factual ads.
- Physiology (Genes, Neurotransmitters, Hormones): Celebrity ads are more effective when physiological arousal is high, while strong arguments are more persuasive under low arousal.
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Market Factors:
- Product Strategy (Concept, Naming, Logo, Package): Market factors influence consumer behavior.
- Price Strategy:
- Promotional Strategy (Advertising, PR, SP, Personal Selling, DM, Sponsorship, Event): Humor appeals in advertising can effectively lower counterarguments, attract attention, increase ad liking, and reduce message comprehension.
- Distributional Strategy (Channel Selection, Store Design):
Who Benefits from Studying Consumer Behavior?
- Ethicists and Advocacy Groups: Antismoking activists and environmental groups use consumer behavior insights for awareness campaigns.
- Public Policy Makers and Regulators: Consumer behavior research informs policies regarding school meals, deceptive advertising, and program-length commercials for children.
- Consumers: Consumer education helps individuals make informed decisions and avoid negative marketing effects.
- Academics: Consumer behavior research supports teaching, research, and consulting activities for various stakeholders.
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This quiz explores the various aspects of consumer behavior, focusing on the processes involved in acquiring, using, and disposing of products. It delves into environmental influences like culture, social class, and group dynamics that impact consumer decisions. Test your knowledge of these critical factors and their implications.
