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CH. 5 Consumer Behavior Flashcards

Recognize a problem
Information Search
Analyze options
Purchase Decision
Postpurchase Behavior

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165101286AttitudeLearned predispostion to react to a product/ group
165101287beliefsconsumers subjective perception of product performance
165101288brand loyaltyfavorable attitude and consistent purchase of product
165101289cognitive dissonancepost purchase anxiety when considering multiple brands
165101290consideration setgroup of brands considered acceptable to solve problem
165101291learningrepeated experience/ reasoning
165101292evaluative criteriaobjective/ subjective criteria considered when comparing brands
165101293family life cycledescribes the distinct phases that a family progresses through from formation to retirement, each phase possessing identifiable purchasing behaviors
165101294involvementlevel of significance in purchase
165101295consumer socializationprocess by which people acquire skills to function as consumers
165101296lifestylehow people spend their time/ resources consider important/ what they think of themselves
165101297motivationenergizing force to make a purchase
165101298opinion leadersknowledgeable consumers influencing others
165101299perceived riskconsumer cannot predict consequences of purchase
165101300perceptioncollects organizes and interprets information to create picture of the world
165101301problem recognition information collection Alternative Evaluation purchase decision post-purchase behaviorPurchase Decision Process
165101302reference groupsto whom an individual looks as a basis for self appraisal
165101303situational influencesfactors that influence purchasing decisions purchase task physical surroundings social surroundings antecedent states temporal effects
165101304social classrelatively permanent divisions of society sharing similar values interests and behavior
165104116public sourcesnon company provided consumer reports. (Magazines/ Government Sources)
165104117marketer dominated sourcesinformation provided by the marketer. (salesmen/advertising/ signs)
165104118selective exposurepay attention to messages consistent w/ own beliefs and ignore others
165104119selective comprehensioninterpreting info so it is consistent with consumers beliefs
165111548Selective PerceptionA filtering of a consumer's exposure, comprehension, and retention is referred to as
165111549Limited Problem Solvingconsumers typically seek some information to help them evaluate alternatives. There is little time or effort used in these situations. In general, several brands might be evaluated using a moderate number of different attributes. You might use this to choose a toaster, a restaurant for lunch, or a pair of sandals. References
165111550Problem Recognitionan individual will perceive differences between his or her ideal and actual situations that are big enough to trigger a decision. Advertisements can activate a consumer's decision process by showing shortcomings of competing or currently owned products.
165111551Extended Problem Solvingexists in high-involvement purchase situations for items such as automobiles and elaborate audio systems. Many models are considered and a wide range of evaluative criteria is considered and compared.
165111552Methods to reduce perceived riskMarketers have used seals of approval, endorsements, free product samples, and warranties to reduce perceived risk.
165111553Stimulus GeneralizationA response elicited by one stimulus (cue) is generalized to another stimulus. Using the same brand name for different products is an application of this concept, such as Tylenol Cold & Flu and Tylenol PM.
165115195External Information SearchEvaluating and considering sources of consumer information outside of one's own subjective beliefs... product reviews
165115196Purchase DecisionHaving evaluated alternatives the consumer is ready to make their purchase. the consumer may now just be waiting on the right time to buy which can be influenced by sales/ different purchasing outlets
165115197Consumer Behaviorthe actions a person takes in purchasing and using products and services including the social and psychological processes that come before and after purchasing decisions
165115198Purchase Taskthe reason for engaging in the purchasing process.. such as perhaps the item is a gift or you are motivated by necessity
165115199Social Surroundingspeople present during a purchasing decision. people shopping with kids are more likely to purchase more than those there without kids
165115200Physical Surroundingsdecor, music, crowding can influence a purchasing decision
165115201Temporal Effectsthe time of day or the amount of time available may influence a purchasing decision
165115202Antecedents Statespre-existing situations: mood/ budget
165146197Routine Problem Solvingvirtually habitual purchasing process with little involvement
165146198Physiological needsneeds of necessity for survival: food, water, shelter
165146199safety needsneed for self preservation and financial well being
165146200Social Needsneeds concerned with love and friendship
165146201Personal Needsneed for success, respect, prestige
165146202Self Actualizationneed for personal fulfillment... to reach your potential
165146203Self Conceptthe way people see themselves and believe others see them
165146204Behavioral Learningdeveloping automatic responses through repeated exposure to stimulus
165146205How do you change beliefs?communicate that the product has beneficial attributes
165146206How do you change perception?communicate the importance of an attribute possessed by the product I.e. pepsi made consumers perceive freshness to be an important attribute for soda which previously wasn't part of many consumers evaluative criteria
165146207How do you change value?add or take away attributes
165146208Psychographicsthe analysis of consumer's lifestyles.. provides insights into consumers needs and wants. what they value what what they find important how they spend their time
165146209VALS Psychographic analysisbased on (1) primary motivations for buying and having certain products (2) their resources
165146210Primary Motivationsideals, achievement, and self expression.. related to consumers purchasing behavior
165146211Ideals Motivated Groupconsumers that are guided by knowledge and principal
165146212Thinkersconsumers defined by their maturity, reason, education, and their valuation of order, knowledge, and responsibility
165146213Believersconservative, conventional, concrete beliefs, and their valuation of family, religion, community, and nationality
165146214Achievement Motivated GroupConsumers motivated by prestige, respect, success and their placed importance upon communicating that success to their peers
165146215Achieversbusy, goal oriented, and have a deep commitment to career and family. Value their image and purchase prestigous products and services
165146216Striverstrendy and fun loving/ define success by income/ value style and are impulsive spenders
165146217Self Expression Motivated GroupConsumers that desire an active lifestyle, variety, and risk.
165146218ExperiencersYoung enthusiastic and impulsive consumers. Value the new offbeat and risky products and services.
165146219MakersConsumers that express themselves through creativity. Value skill, self sufficiency but not material objects.
165146220High and Low Resource Groupstwo consumer segments that stand alone
165146221Innovatorssuccessful, sophisticated, take-charge people, with high self esteem and possess abundant resources
165146222Survivorsconsumers focused on meeting basic physiological needs. loyal to objectively promoted products for they have little resources to be trendy, prestigious, or risky

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