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Reference groups refer to


A) the relatively permanent, homogeneous divisions in a society into which people sharing similar values, interests, and behaviors can be grouped.
B) individuals who exert direct or indirect social influence over others.
C) people to whom an individual looks as a basis for self-appraisal or as a source of personal standards.
D) groups of buyers who through the size of their purchases affect where marketing dollars will be spent.
E) a group with whom a person wishes to be a member of or wishes to be identified with.

F) B) and E)
G) None of the above

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Which of the following statements about how women today buy cars is most accurate?


A) Women have definite likes or dislikes when buying a car, but they don't feel comfortable expressing their opinions.
B) Most women actually enjoy the price negotiation process.
C) The issue of "speed" is an important factor to men, but not really important to women.
D) Women are more likely to make their car purchase selection as a result of information provided by a friend or a relative than from promotional information.
E) Women care more about exterior styles and lines and men are more concerned with cargo space and gas mileage.

F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Which of the following statements about psychographics is most accurate?


A) Psychographics is unable to provide accurate information about potential customers since the information is so subjective.
B) Although helpful in segmenting markets at the most general level, psychographics is limited in its ability to identify specific target markets.
C) Psychographics combines demographic data, psychological data, with the actual spending power of potential consumers.
D) Psychographics combines psychology, lifestyle, and demographics.
E) Psychographic data is extremely vulnerable to current social trends and therefore is best suited to new markets rather than existing ones.

F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

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Cary was offended by the brand name of a new product for women.She believes the name of the product is demeaning and that it must reflect a negative attitude of the manufacturer towards women in general.Although this may simply be the result of __________, if other women interpret the name choice the same way, there is a likelihood this product could fail.


A) selective retention
B) selective comprehension
C) selective exposure
D) selective analysis
E) stimulus discrimination

F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

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When the elementary teacher needed to buy poster board for her class, she remembered that she had previously found some poster board at her local 99 Cents Only store, at Walgreen's, and at her Family Dollar Store.What term best describes the information search method used by the teacher?


A) personal external source.
B) public external source.
C) market-dominated external source.
D) internal search.
E) market-dominated internal source.

F) None of the above
G) C) and D)

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In the VALS system, __________ groups are consumers motivated by ideals and are guided by knowledge and principle.


A) ideals-motivated
B) achievement-motivated
C) self-expression-motivated
D) rewards-success motivated
E) high-and low-resource motivated

F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Individuals who exert direct or indirect social influence over others are referred to as


A) decision makers.
B) achievers.
C) innovators.
D) reference groups.
E) opinion leaders.

F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

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Robin wants to find the perfect gift for her grandparents' 50th wedding anniversary.She started looking for the gift last month and expects to spend another couple of months if needed to find a gift they both will like.Robin is engaging in


A) routine response behavior
B) limited problem solving
C) extended problem solving
D) simulated selection
E) integrated problem solving

F) A) and C)
G) C) and E)

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Popularity created by consumer word of mouth is called __________.


A) hype
B) buzz
C) propaganda
D) excitement
E) buildup

F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

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Most likely, how would consumers who purchased a new innovative type of running shoe try to reduce any cognitive dissonance they feel?


A) Use only an internal information search.
B) Have little or no problem solving involvement.
C) Read ads for the running shoe even after the purchase has been made.
D) Use routine problem solving.
E) If the shoe is comfortable and gives the requisite support, there will be no cognitive dissonance.

F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

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Your company is introducing a new line of activewear for teenagers and invites the members of the cheerleading squad to a private display of the line.This group consists of __________ for activewear clothing.


A) lifestyle makers
B) aspirational people
C) opinion leaders
D) autonomous leaders
E) joint decision makers

F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

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Explain how attitudes are shaped by our values and beliefs.

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Attitudes are learned predispositions to...

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In the VALS classification system shown in Figure 5-10 above, diamond "E" consists of a group of consumers who represent a modest market for most products and services and are brand loyal.


A) innovators
B) makers
C) survivors
D) believers
E) thinkers

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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In which stage of the consumer purchase decision process would a consumer ask, "Is installation included in the price of this HDTV?"


A) problem recognition
B) information search
C) alternative evaluation
D) purchase decision
E) evaluation

F) All of the above
G) A) and C)

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Linda contends that she can taste the difference between fat-free cheese and cheese with its regular fat content.Linda is exhibiting


A) cognitive dissonance.
B) selective retention.
C) stimulus discrimination.
D) selective comprehension.
E) stimulus generalization.

F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

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A reference group which a person wishes to be a member of or wishes to be associated with, is referred to as a(n) __________ group.


A) preference
B) membership
C) aspiration
D) assimilation
E) integrated

F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

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The way people see themselves and the way they believe others see them is referred to as


A) self-evaluation.
B) self-concept.
C) aspiration goals.
D) individualized perception.
E) personal perception.

F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

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Spouse dominant decision-making implies that


A) the husband makes the majority of the purchase decisions.
B) the wife makes the majority of the purchase decisions.
C) either the husband or the wife is primarily responsible for purchase decisions.
D) both the husband and the wife make the decisions together.
E) there is no clear cut decision-making, and most purchases are made by default.

F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

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Cognitive dissonance refers to


A) feelings of guilt for purchasing a product or service that was not consistent with a consumer's moral or ethical beliefs.
B) feelings of discomfort associated with purchasing something purely for the sake of prestige.
C) the feeling of postpurchase psychological tension or anxiety consumers may experience when faced with two or more highly attractive alternatives.
D) feelings of discontent after a purchase has been made when the product fails to perform up to expectations.
E) feelings of discontent after a purchase has been made when the customer finds out that he or she paid more than necessary.

F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

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How might Ford Motor Company apply the three methods of attitude change in its marketing activities?

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There are three ways to change attitudes...

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