ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

CONSUMERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
WHEN A CONSUMER’S CURRENT STATE MATCHES THEIR DESIRED STATE IT MEANS THAT THEY HAVE A PROBLEM OR AN UNFULFILLED NEED?
A
TRUE
B
FALSE
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When a consumer’s current state matches their desired state it means that they have a problem or an unfulfilled need.

Detailed explanation-2: -Marketers may also activate problem recognition by influencing perceptions of consumers’ actual state. For example, an individual buying a particular brand of a product may be given the idea that other alternative is better than one he is having or using. This may also lead to problem recognition by a consumer.

Detailed explanation-3: -An actual state is the way an individual perceives his or her feelings and situation to be at the present time. A desired state is the way an individual wants to feel or be at the present time.

Detailed explanation-4: -Stage 5: Post-Purchase Evaluation Finally, Stage 5, the post-decision analysis.

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