AMA Consumer Behavior 3

Question 1

Which cultural subgroup factor most directly influences consumer food preferences and holiday purchasing patterns?

Accepted Answer

Subculture

Answer

Subcultures—based on ethnicity, religion, or regional identity—shape shared values and consumption patterns within a larger culture.

Question 2

A teenager adopts the same smartphone brand as popular classmates. Which reference group influence is at work?

Accepted Answer

Membership group

Answer

A membership group is one the consumer actually belongs to, and peer influence within that group directly shapes brand choices.

Question 3

Post-purchase anxiety about whether a major decision was correct is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Cognitive dissonance

Answer

Cognitive dissonance is the psychological discomfort felt after a significant purchase when doubts arise about the choice made.

Question 4

Which stage of the family life cycle typically shows the highest spending on child-related products?

Accepted Answer

Full nest I (youngest child under 6)

Answer

Full Nest I households with young children show peak spending on baby products, toys, and family-oriented goods.

Question 5

When a consumer uses the rule 'never buy the cheapest option,' they are applying which decision heuristic?

Accepted Answer

Price-quality heuristic

Answer

The price-quality heuristic is the belief that higher price signals higher quality, simplifying decisions by eliminating lowest-priced options.

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