Lecture 3 Flashcards
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Consumer Behavior
Study of why people shop and use products.
Situational Factors
External conditions influencing consumer purchasing decisions.
Atmospherics
Physical aspects retailers control in selling environments.
Store Location
Physical site affecting consumer shopping behavior.
Social Situation
Circumstances influencing consumer behavior and purchases.
Time
Right product available at the right moment.
Mood
Emotional state affecting spending patterns.
Economic Situation
Financial conditions impacting consumer buying habits.
Emergency Purchase
Buying due to urgent needs or situations.
Gift Purchase
Buying for special occasions or others.
Personality
Individual traits influencing consumer behavior.
Big Five Traits
Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism.
Self-Concept
How individuals perceive themselves affects buying.
Ideal Self
Desired self-image influencing product purchases.
Web Visits
Data collection method analyzing online consumer behavior.
Surveys
Research tool for gathering consumer preferences.
Psychological Profiles
Analysis of consumer mindset and behavior patterns.
Gender-Based Shopping Differences
Men prefer efficiency; women prefer diverse browsing.
Chronological Age
A person’s age measured in years.
Cognitive Age
Age a buyer perceives themselves to be.
Lifestyle Research
Companies assess preferences, priorities, and social interactions.
Psychographics
Combines lifestyle traits with personality and values.
Motivation
Inward drive to fulfill needs and desires.
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Framework outlining human motivation needs.
Physiological, safety, social, evaluation, self actualization