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Chapter 5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| consumer behavior | The actions a person takes in purchasing and using products and services, including the mental and social processes that come before and after these actions. |
| purchase decision process | The five stages a buyer passes through in making choices about which products and services to buy |
| Cognitive Dissonance | Post-purchase psychological tension and anxiety. |
| Involvement | The personal, social, and economic significance of the purchase to the consumer. |
| Consumer Touch Points | A marketer’s product, service, or brand points of contact with a consumer from start to finish in the purchase decision process. |
| Consumer Journey Map | A visual representation of all the touchpoints a consumer comes into contact with before, during, and after a purchase. |
| Perceived Risk | The anxiety felt because the consumer cannot anticipate the outcomes of a purchase but believes there may be negative consequences. |
| Brand Loyalty | A favorable attitude toward and consistent purchase of a single brand over time. |
| Lifestyle | How people spend their time and resources. |
| Opinion Leaders | Individuals who exert direct or indirect social influence over others. |
| Word of Mouth | The influencing of people during conversations. |
| Family Life Cycle | The distinct phases that a family progresses through from formation to retirement, each phase bringing with it identifiable purchasing behaviors. |
| Net Promoter Score | “On a scale of 0 to 10, how likely you would recommend this company/brand”. Companies use this a lot |
| Subcultures | Subgroups within the larger, or national, culture with unique values, ideas, and attitudes. |