Chapter 4: Motivation & Affect Flashcards
Drive Theory
Focuses on biological needs that produce unpleasant states of arousal
i.e. stomach grumbling during class
Homeostasis
Activates goal-oriented behaviour that attempts to reduce or eliminate unpleasant state & return to a balanced one
Expectancy theory
Suggests that behaviour is largely pulled by expectations of achieving desirable outcomes positive incentives rather than pushed from within
Want
Form of consumption to satisfy a need
i.e. you & someone’s tummy is grumbling during class & you ate last night and they didn’t, so they have a higher need
Types of needs
- Biogenic
Elements necessary to maintain life
i.e. food, shelter, water
- psychogenic
Acquired in the process of becoming a member of a culture
i.e. ned for status, power, affiliation
Valence
what a goal consists of, it can be positive or negative
- positive valeted goal
Directed towards consumer which directs their behaviour –> motivated to approach the goals & will seek products to attain the goal - avoidance
structure purchases or consumption to reduce chances of attaining the end result
i.e. consumpers work hard to avoid rejection
Theory of cognitive dissoance
based on premise that people have a need for consistency & a state of tension is created when beliefs or behaviours conflict with one another
Types of motivational conflict - approach -> approach
person must choose between two desirable options
i.e. diamond ring or diamond earrings
Types of motivational conflict - approach -> avoidance
choice with a desirable and undesirable outcome
i.e. eat ice cream or be cautious about your weight
Types of motivational conflict - avoidance -> avoidance
faced with two underisable alternatives
i.e. do dishes or laundry
Builidng bridges of personal relevance
- building bridge for consumer’* bridging between product & choice
i. e. FedEx
Important needs related to consumer behaviour
- Need for afflilation
- be in the company of others
- products that alleviate loneliness are consumed at venues, bars, malls
- Need for power
- to control ones environment
- muscle cars, reports, making them feel they have masteru of surrounding
- Need for uniquness
* asserts one’s individual personality
i. e. rocketcases to personalize phone case
Maslows hierarchy of needs
Self actualization
- self fulfillment, enriching experiences
i. e. hobbies, travel, education
Ego needs
- prestigous, status, accomplishment
i. e. cars, credit cards, furniture
Belonginess
- love, firendship, acceptance by others
i. e. clothing, clibs, drinks - Pepsi
Safety
- security, shelter, protection
i. e. insurance, investments - AllState insurance
Physiological
- water, sleep, food
i. e. medicines, staple items - Quaker oats
Involvment
persons perceived relevance of the object based on their inherent needs, values, and interests
Involvement - personal factors
ongoing
- based on past personal involvement
- learn how product can satisfy personal goals
Involvement - situational factors
- temporary *
- purchase situation
- intended use situation
- time pressure
- social environment
- physical environment