Exam 5: Consumer Markets and Buyer Behavior

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following is the LEAST pressing need?

John has decided to buy a particular smartphone that he saw reviewed online. Which of the following sources of information has most likely influenced John's purchase decision?

People cannot focus on all of the stimuli that surround them each day. A person's tendency to screen out most of the information is called ________.

Online social networks represent an important avenue to create buzz for marketers.

In the model of buyer behavior, which of the following is NOT a major type of force or event in the buyer's environment?

Why might the Hispanic American market be a viable targeted group for a new marketer of products?

A(n) ________ is a descriptive thought that a person has about something.

Ed purchased electronic devices such as a smartphone, and tablet after many people he knew already owned the devices. Ed belongs to the adopter group called lagging adopters.

Which of the following best describes divisibility of an innovation that influences the rate of adoption?

________ are ambassadors who share their passion for a company's products with large circles of friends and acquaintances in return for insider knowledge and other rewards.

When consumers are highly involved with an expensive, infrequent, or risky purchase but see little difference among brands, they most likely will exhibit ________.

The latest trend in the United States involves rediscovering the benefits of home-cooked food and the use of organic ingredients. People are choosing to spend hours in the kitchen using only the freshest ingredients to cook healthy and nutritious meals. This change in ________ is one of the reasons for the increasing demand for organic ingredients.

Refer to the scenario below to answer the following question(s). The Attic Trunk opened in 1999 as an upscale dress shop in Forest Ridge's fashionable shopping district, catering to a wealthy, mature clientele consisting mostly of older, first-generation Hispanics. Many other specialty shops lined the main avenue over the next few years. But as Forest Ridge began to attract a more price-conscious, younger, and more demographically diverse population, the once-popular shopping district was increasingly perceived as stodgy and snobby by the new segment of customers. By the mid-2000s, many of these specialty shops suffered financially. Most shops attracted only tourists who enjoyed browsing through the displays of alligator belts and shoes, piles of scented soaps, and so on, often laughing at the ridiculously high prices. Owners of The Attic Trunk had noticed the shifts in buying behavior of customers by the mid-2000s. In fact, the owners had observed that the once-fashionable shopping district in Forest Ridge no longer attracted the wealthy, mature clientele. This clientele had been replaced with price-conscious families with children, a mix of Asian and African Americans as well as Caucasians. Specialty items at The Attic Trunk gradually disappeared, replaced by brand-name apparel, fashion accessories, and jewelry. Other owners followed suit in the late 2000s, bringing restaurants, an outdoor cafe, and a day spa to the main avenue in Forest Ridge. -Many families with children are now attracted to the shopping district in Forest Ridge. What characteristics about families as consumer groups might the owners of The Attic Trunk want to keep in mind?

Define brand personality.

Robert has taken up cycling as a hobby and as a way to maintain his physical fitness. He wants to buy a hydration system since he will need a lot of water as he cycles. Having gathered a great deal of information, he has finally narrowed down his choices to three systems: Waterbags for Roadies, Supertanker Hydropacks, and Fast Water. Robert is in the ________ stage of the buyer decision process.

How does marketing through online social networks differ from more traditional marketing?

Dissonance-reducing buying behavior typically occurs when a buyer sees little difference among brands but is highly involved with the purchase.

Some consumers worry that they will be affected by marketing messages without even knowing it. They are concerned about ________.

A brand personality is the specific mix of human traits that may be attributed to a particular brand.

________ is a person's pattern of living as expressed in his/her psychographics, and it includes the individual's activities, interests, and opinions.