Test 3 Chpt 12-16 Flashcards
Decision making process
- Need recognition
- Search for information
- Evaluation of alternatives
- Choice
- Post-choice evaluation
Rational Decision Making Perspective
Assumes that consumers gather information, compare brands, and make informed decisions
Perceived Risk
The perception of the negative consequences that could result from a course of action and the uncertainty of which course of action is best.
Financial Risk
associated with the cost of the product
Social Risk
related to how other consumers will view the purchase
Physical Risk
related to the safety of the product and the likelihood of physical harm
Extended Decision Making
When consumers tend to search diligently for information that will help them reach a satisfactory decision
Limited Decision Making
Consumers search very little for information and make decisions based on prior beliefs about products
Habitual Decision Making
Consumers generally do not seek information at all when a problem is recognized (Brand Loyalty)
Need Recognition
when a consumer perceives a difference between an actual state and a desired state
Ongoing Search
When the search effort is not focused on an upcoming purchase, rather staying focused on up to date interests
Evaluated Criteria
Product attributes that consumers consider when reviewing possible solutions to a problem
Quality
perceived overall goodness or badness of a product
QR Code (quick response)
With this code, consumers can easily gain access to all types of product related information
Product Experience
Moderately experienced consumers search for purchase-related information
Involvment
Purchase involvement is positively associated with search activities
Perceived Risk
As perceived risk increases, search effort increases
Value of Search Effort
When the benefits received from searching exceed the associated costs, consumers derive value
Search Regret
the negative emotions that come from failed search processes
Feature
Performance characteristic of an object