CMA Consumer Behavior & Trends 5

Question 1

A company uses dynamic pricing that raises prices when demand spikes. Which consumer behavior risk does this MOST directly trigger?

Accepted Answer

Brand switching due to price fairness perception

Answer

Dynamic pricing can violate consumers' sense of price fairness, leading to brand switching when they perceive they were exploited during high-demand periods.

Question 2

Which consumer behavior model describes decision-making as a loop rather than a linear funnel, emphasizing post-purchase advocacy?

Accepted Answer

Consumer Decision Journey (McKinsey)

Answer

McKinsey's Consumer Decision Journey reframes purchase behavior as a circular loop where post-purchase experience feeds into an 'enjoy-advocate-bond' phase that influences future consideration.

Question 3

An analyst notices that a brand's sales spike when a celebrity is seen using the product without any paid arrangement. This reflects:

Accepted Answer

Organic social proof and aspirational influence

Answer

Organic celebrity usage creates aspirational social proof, where consumers associate the product with the celebrity's desirable lifestyle without the skepticism of paid ads.

Question 4

In behavioral economics, 'choice architecture' is used by marketers to:

Accepted Answer

Design the environment in which choices are presented to nudge preferred decisions

Answer

Choice architecture involves structuring how options are presented (default settings, ordering, framing) to guide consumers toward desired choices without restricting freedom.

Question 5

Which generational cohort is MOST characterized by skepticism toward traditional advertising and preference for peer-to-peer recommendations?

Accepted Answer

Generation Z

Answer

Generation Z has grown up with social media and influencer culture, making them highly skeptical of traditional ads while valuing authentic peer and creator recommendations.

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CMA Consumer Behavior & Trends 5