Question 1

Which is true of how reference groups influence consumer behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)   Reference group norms do not constrain consumer behavior.
B)   Consumers are prohibited from dissociating themselves from reference groups.
C)   Consumers generally use the same criteria as their reference groups to make their own consumer decisions.
D)   Consumers are influenced only by the reference groups to which they belong.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Rochelle wants to purchase a new gaming laptop.She wants to compare two of the latest models of gaming laptops-with similar build,quality,and hardware specifications-from different manufacturers.Rochelle reads reviews of each product on reputable online forums before making her decision.In this scenario,Rochelle seeks data ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   from a marketing-controlled information source
B)   through her own knowledge
C)   from a nonmarketing-controlled information source
D)   through an internal information searchE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following has given consumers unprecedented power to express likes and dislikes,compare prices,find the best deals,sift through huge numbers of recommendations,and have items delivered?

Accepted Answer

A)   Social media
B)   Digital technology
C)   Consumerization
D)   Cell phonesE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Unlike external stimuli,internal stimuli:

Accepted Answer

A)   do not have multiple sources.
B)   cannot be satisfied through purchases.
C)   include stimuli such as hunger and thirst.
D)   include stimuli such as advertisements and videos.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

When consumers search for information regarding a product or service that they are interested in buying,what is the importance of a marketing-controlled information source?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Marketers often try to create opinion leaders because it is rare to find an opinion leader who spans multiple diverse domains of interest or influence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is a psychological factor that impacts consumer buying decisions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Social class
B)   Learning
C)   Age
D)   LifestyleE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Perception is the process that creates changes in behavior through experience and practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

How does marketing strategy differ based on the level of involvement associated with purchasing a product?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Jennifer's favorite soft drink is 7 Up.She orders a 7 Up in a restaurant and is told that the restaurant serves only Coke products,so Jennifer just orders water instead.She also insists that she can tell the difference between 7 Up and Sprite.Which learning concept is Jennifer demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

A)   Stimulus generalization
B)   Stimulus discrimination
C)   Perceptual generalization
D)   Selective generalizationE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Consumers can be influenced by reference groups only if they belong to those groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A connected self-schema means that a consumer perceives himself or herself as being distinct and separate from other consumers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The underlying elements of a society that distinguishes it from other cultural groups are:

Accepted Answer

A)   social class,behavior,food habits,and laws.
B)   values,language,myths,customs,rituals,and laws.
C)   race,genes,personal choices,and eating habits.
D)   behavior,weather social class,dress choices,and genes.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Ryan and Ben are best friends.Ryan regularly runs marathons and is a member of the Marathon Runners Club at his university.Ben also wants to join the club,but he is not a very strong runner.Ben decides to start running every day so that he can participate in marathons and become a member of the club.For Ben,the Marathon Runners Club can be categorized as a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   interest reference group
B)   primary membership group
C)   aspirational reference group
D)   non aspirational reference groupE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true of nonmarketing-controlled information sources?

Accepted Answer

A)   It includes mass media advertising like television and newspaper advertising.
B)   It is biased towards a specific product because it originates with marketers promoting that product.
C)   It includes Internet forums and other forms of public sources of information.
D)   It is monitored anonymously by marketers acting as nonmarketing agents to promote their product.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 16

By sending post purchase letters and giving guarantees on products to consumers who have bought their company's products or organization's services,marketing managers can help reduce the consumers' _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   cognitive dissonance
B)   internal stimuli
C)   selective exposure involvement
D)   want-got gapE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Bethany is hungry and wants to go to a good restaurant to eat and relax.She chooses Morton's The Steakhouse for its ambiance and good food.Her experience provides_____.

Accepted Answer

A)   hedonic value
B)   utilitarian value
C)   both hedonic and utilitarian value
D)   perceived valueE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true of culture?

Accepted Answer

A)   It cannot be learned.
B)   It influences individuals in a way that they are completely aware of its values.
C)   It encompasses all the things that consumers do without conscious choice.
D)   It is static and does not change.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

_____ is a process whereby a consumer notices certain stimuli and ignores others.

Accepted Answer

A)   Stimulus generalization
B)   Selective exposure
C)   Cognitive dissonance
D)   Selective retentionE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Which statement aptly describes the characteristics of the middle class in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are people who are not regularly employed; depend primarily on the welfare system for sustenance; and have little schooling.
B)   They are people who are middle-level white-collar; have education past high school; and with an income somewhat above national average.
C)   They are people who are upper-level managers; professionals; owners of medium-sized businesses; and well-to-do,stay-at-home homemakers.
D)   They are people who are middle-level blue-collar,lower-level white-collar; with income below national average; and are largely working in skilled or semi-skilled service jobs.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 6: Consumer Decision Making

Which of the following is a psychological factor that impacts consumer buying decisions?

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By sending post purchase letters and giving guarantees on products to consumers who have bought their company's products or organization's services,marketing managers can help reduce the consumers' _____.

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The underlying elements of a society that distinguishes it from other cultural groups are:

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Jennifer's favorite soft drink is 7 Up.She orders a 7 Up in a restaurant and is told that the restaurant serves only Coke products,so Jennifer just orders water instead.She also insists that she can tell the difference between 7 Up and Sprite.Which learning concept is Jennifer demonstrating?

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Which of the following statements is true of culture?

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How does marketing strategy differ based on the level of involvement associated with purchasing a product?

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Bethany is hungry and wants to go to a good restaurant to eat and relax.She chooses Morton's The Steakhouse for its ambiance and good food.Her experience provides_____.

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_____ is a process whereby a consumer notices certain stimuli and ignores others.

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Which of the following statements is true of nonmarketing-controlled information sources?

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Unlike external stimuli,internal stimuli:

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Marketers often try to create opinion leaders because it is rare to find an opinion leader who spans multiple diverse domains of interest or influence.

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When consumers search for information regarding a product or service that they are interested in buying,what is the importance of a marketing-controlled information source?

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A connected self-schema means that a consumer perceives himself or herself as being distinct and separate from other consumers.

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Which of the following has given consumers unprecedented power to express likes and dislikes,compare prices,find the best deals,sift through huge numbers of recommendations,and have items delivered?

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Which is true of how reference groups influence consumer behavior?

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Perception is the process that creates changes in behavior through experience and practice.

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Which statement aptly describes the characteristics of the middle class in the United States?

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Consumers can be influenced by reference groups only if they belong to those groups.

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Which of the following is a psychological factor that impacts consumer buying decisions?

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The underlying elements of a society that distinguishes it from other cultural groups are:

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Jennifer's favorite soft drink is 7 Up.She orders a 7 Up in a restaurant and is told that the restaurant serves only Coke products,so Jennifer just orders water instead.She also insists that she can tell the difference between 7 Up and Sprite.Which learning concept is Jennifer demonstrating?

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Which of the following statements is true of culture?

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How does marketing strategy differ based on the level of involvement associated with purchasing a product?

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Bethany is hungry and wants to go to a good restaurant to eat and relax.She chooses Morton's The Steakhouse for its ambiance and good food.Her experience provides_____.

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_____ is a process whereby a consumer notices certain stimuli and ignores others.

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Which of the following statements is true of nonmarketing-controlled information sources?

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Unlike external stimuli,internal stimuli:

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Marketers often try to create opinion leaders because it is rare to find an opinion leader who spans multiple diverse domains of interest or influence.

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When consumers search for information regarding a product or service that they are interested in buying,what is the importance of a marketing-controlled information source?

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A connected self-schema means that a consumer perceives himself or herself as being distinct and separate from other consumers.

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Perception is the process that creates changes in behavior through experience and practice.

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Consumers can be influenced by reference groups only if they belong to those groups.

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