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Chapter 5 Notes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Consumer behavior | consists of 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 | consists of the five stages a buyer goes through when buying services: (1) problem recognition, (2) information search, (3) alternative evaluation, (4) purchase decision, and (5) post purchase behavior. |
| Involvement | the personal, social, and economic significance of the Purchase to the consumer. |
| Consumer touchpoints | marketer’s product, service, or brand points of Contact a consumer from start to finish in the purchase decision process. |
| Consumer Journey Map | is a visual representation of all the touchpoints consumers encounter before, during, and after a purchase. |
| Brand loyalty | favorable attitude toward and consistent purchase of a single brand over time. |
| Opinion leaders | individuals who exert direct or indirect social influence over others. |
| Word of Mouth | the influence of people during conversations. |
| Family Life cycle | consists of the distinct phases that a family progresses through from formation to retirement, each phase bringing identifiable purchasing behaviors. |
| subcultures | subgroups within the larger, or national, culture with unique values, ideas, and attitudes. |
| Perceived risk | anxiety felt because the consumer cannot anticipate the outcomes of a purchase but believes that there may be negative consequences. |