Final Exam Review

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The final exam will be 75 multiple choice questions.  The questions will be new and evenly distributed over the 17 chapters. 

 

The review sheets from the first three exams can be used to study those chapters.  Below is a review sheet for chapters 16 & 17.  Also below are the questions from exams 1-3.  They have been converted from multiple choice format to the answer included in the question.

 

You will not be allowed to use any notes while you take the exam.

 

Chapter 16

·        Three functional areas of culture

·        Four dimensions of culture

·        Norms (enacted and crescive), customs, more and conventions

·        Myths and their functions

·        Types of rituals

·        Sacred, profane, sacralization, desacralization

 

Chapter 17

·        Culture productions systems & Figure 17.2

·        Art as it relates to advertising and marketing

·        Product placement

·        Adoption process/diffusion of innovations

·        Degree of change in behavior for adopters

·        Five factors needed for a innovation to be successfully adopted

·        Trickle-down theory and meme theory of fashion

·        Fads and trends

·        Product meanings in other cultures

Exam 1

Chapters 1-5

 

1.  Some theorists believe that each consumer has lines, props, and costumes that are necessary to put in a good performance (as a way of explaining consumer behavior). These ideas are best classified as an explanation of

    Role theory

 

2.  Ruth Jordan is a statistician for Gateway Computers who examines the changes and trends revealed in demographic studies of consumers. Gateway Computers is primarily interested in the data that Ruth collects and analyzes because the data can be used to locate and predict the size of markets for personal computers.

   

3.  When Johnson & Johnson prepared to launch its Acuvue disposable contact lenses, the marketing strategy was based on the belief that no patient would switch to disposables without the encouragement of an optometrist. Therefore, their program identified groups of optometrists and contact lens users as targets for advertisements and samples. Johnson & Johnson was doing database marketing.

 

4.  When asked a buyer confessed that "I seemed possessed when I went into a store. I didn't care what I bought. I loved the attention I received while I was buying. Buying made me feel important." This form of behavior would be an example compulsive consumption.

 

5.  The perspective that what should be stressed in attempting to understand human behavior is to focus on the importance of symbolic, subjective experience, and the idea that meaning is in the mind of the person--that is, we each construct our own meanings based on our unique and shared cultural experiences, so there is no single right or wrong answers, is called interpretivism.

 

6.  Nadia Ali loves the feel of her new sweater and the smell of her leather car seats on a crisp Fall day. As she passes a billboard, she sees an ad for Baskin-Robbins ice cream and immediately does a U-turn into the shopping center where she knows the famous ice cream store is located. In the above example, Nadia is responding to sensory inputs.

   

7.  A threshold for a receptor is the lowest intensity of a stimulus that can be registered on a sensory channel.

 

8.  A producer of a candy product wants to be the "sweetest" candy on the market but has found that consumers are having difficulty telling exactly which of several competing candy products is really the "sweetest." This producer might be having difficulty with the differential threshold

 

9.  A retailer decides to reduce the price of a sport coat that costs $100. The reduction in price is $3. The store owner believes that the reduction will catch the eye of the value shopper. If the sport coat does not sell, the retailer might wish to consider Weber’s Law before making another price change.

 

10. A consumer passes a billboard every day on the way to work. The billboard is changed at the first of the month. By the tenth of the month, the consumer no longer pays any attention to the message on the billboard even though it is seen each day. This is an illustration of adaptation

 

11. Frank is sitting in his Psychology 101 class listening to his professor attempt to explain the "black box" process that can be part of learning. He suddenly smells the aroma of fresh cinnamon rolls and his mouth begins to "water." He looks around and sees a student on the last row bite into a big, juicy roll. "I wish I were sitting next to him," Frank thinks, "because I know I could steal a bite." What Frank just went through in class was similar to the "black box" process being described by his professor. This process is most closely associated with behavioral learning.

 

12. A marketer knows that the visual and olfactory senses can be stimulated to induce hunger, thirst, sexual arousal, and other basic drives. When these cues are consistently paired with conditioned stimuli such as brand names, consumers may learn to feel hungry, thirsty, or aroused when later exposed to the brand cues. This would be an example of classical conditioning

   

13. A private label shampoo company packages its product in a similar container and package (but charges 25% less for its product) to Johnson & Johnson's Baby Shampoo. If the consumer assumes the two products are similar and buys the cheaper of the two, then a "piggybacking" strategy has been employed. Stimulus generalization describes the learning principle that the company used to formulate their strategy.

 

14. James goes to Las Vegas to play the "slots" in the hopes of winning one of the big jackpots. His idea is that if you were to play long enough the pot can be hit. This type of behavioral mentality is at the core of  variable-ratio reinforcement schedule formats.

      

15. Consumers may learn vicariously and by modeling. Either of these two methods would be a form of observational learning.

   

16. Francis wishes that she had some new clothes. The more that she looks in her closet the more she realizes that it has been months since she has treated herself to any new dresses or casual wear. The degree of arousal to "go shop" Francis is experiencing is called a drive.

 

17. Richard bought a red convertible because he believed it would make him more attractive to women. If this was the primary reason for the purchase of the car, Richard was expressing hedonic needs.

 

18. Mario's old 486 computer is in need of repair. It is slow, many software applications no longer will work on his computer, and it seems to always have some form of technical problem. He can either repair and upgrade his old computer or buy a new one. However, a new computer will cost him money he really doesn't have. The form of conflict that Mario is going through is best characterized as avoidance-avoidance conflict.

 

19. In North America, business people emphasize the core values of personal freedom, self-reliance, and freedom of expression.

   

20. A good illustration of a terminal value would be family security.

   

21. Mary Jane is a very conservative businesswoman by day, however, when she decides to "go out on the town" she likes to party and "kick up her heels." This would be an example of a reaction due to the fact that many consumers have multiple selves.

   

22. If Volkswagen owners see themselves as being more economical and conservative than do owners of the flashy Pontiac TransAm, then a self-image congruence model is probably at work.

   

23. One of Mary Bennett's last requests was that when she died she wanted to be buried in her favorite dress. This would be an example of extended self form of the self.

 

24. Showing a successful male business executive in a kitchen preparing a meal for himself is not only a statement about the single-lifestyle but is likely to be a comment about sex-typed people. In the above case, the advertisement would most likely be making a statement about the sex-type androgynous lifestyle

   

25. Rose Marie seems to very satisfied with her hair and eyes and the way her friends react to these parts of her body. However, based on comments from men, she believes that her waist is too large and prevents her from having the kind of dates that she would like to have. Her feelings about these body parts can be summed under the general category of body cathexis.

   

 

 

Exam 2

Chapters 6-10

 

1.  Brad perceives of himself as a "party animal." He often behaves in a manner that is unbecoming of a young adult, however, Brad justifies the behavior as "that's what you are supposed to do at a party--act wild." According to Freud, Brad's selfish and illogical behavior is probably because the id is in control of Brad's personality.

 

2.  Margie has been identified as being an introvert because of her quiet and reserved nature. These identifiable characteristics are called traits.

 

3.  L.L. Bean products are known to be rugged, outdoorsy, tough, athletic, and dependable. Because the company has worked very hard to establish these thoughts in the mind's of the consumer and has spent large sums of money to make sure that their products maintain the L.L. Bean reputation, L.L. Bean has achieved brand equity with their products.

   

4.  Richard drives a BMW automobile, wears Brooks Brothers suits, has a Gucci briefcase, and vacations at Club Med. The products Richard buys could be described as consumption constellations.

   

5.  Ruby believes that ice cream is fattening and therefore tries to avoid the temptation of eating it. The ice cream is an attitude object (Ao) because of Ruby's feelings toward the product best describes the relationship between Ruby and ice cream.

                                 

6.  Jacob smokes Marlboro cigarettes because the image projected in the advertising (a macho image) is the image that Jacob would like to have and be known by. If Jacob is really smoking this brand more for the image it projects than for the taste, then the ego-defensive function of attitudes is in play.

   

7.  Kelly is considering purchasing a new car. To do so she reviews how she has bought cars in the past, what her preferences (brand loyalty) are, any new information that might have come her way, and what friends have told her about various models. She is highly involved in this decision, she has carefully weighed alternatives, and has come to what she perceives to be a thoughtful decision. Kelly's decision making is an example of standard Learning Hierarchy.

   

8.  An attitude can form in several ways. For example, a teenager may come to model the behavior of friends and media figures who drink Pepsi because he or she believes that this act will allow him or her to fit in with the desirable images of the Pepsi Generation. Which of the following would the above example be most closely associated with the attitude occurred because of a complex cognitive process.

   

9.  Henry would like to have Phil for a roommate. They seem to get along fine and have many common interests. However, Phil smokes and Henry does not. The eventual solution to this potential problem is that Phil agrees to smoke outside of the apartment and will try to quit through a nicotine patch. Henry agrees to not complain about the smell on Phil's clothes and be supportive of his attempts to quit smoking. This illustration would be an example of balance theory.

   

10. Many companies have chosen to use celebrities as spokespersons for company messages. Celebrities increase awareness and enhance both company image and brand attitudes. According to the text, "Star Power" works because celebrities embody cultural meanings.

   

11. Since Jamie is seen as a beautiful female, many of her friends also perceive her to be smarter, cooler, and happier. These assumptions would be an illustration of the "halo effect."

   

12. The advertiser often has the choice between presenting a verbal or visual message. If the verbal message is dominant, then ratings on the utilitarian aspects of the product are generally higher.

   

13. If a car advertiser takes the approach of saying that their cars are the most expensive within the model class and are not known for their styling, but they have the best safety and quality record of any cars within the model class, the advertiser is using the following argument form of a two-sided argument.

   

14. An ad for diet strawberry shortcake dessert carries the copy "berried treasure" so that qualities associated with buried treasure are associated with the product. This would be using a literary device called a resonance.

 

15. Chet decides to buy a new hedge trimmer to care for his bushes and shrubs. Since Chet is familiar with the local lawn and garden shop and the brands that are carried there, he uses a few simple decision rules to arrive at a purchase option. Chet is using limited problem solving.

   

16. Considering how problems can occur, if a consumer craves a newer, flashier car then the ideal state has moved upward.

   

17. Les and Frank just bought tickets to see the Santana. However, a problem exists. Frank's car has been running poorly and occasionally smoking and overheating. Neither of the boys can figure out what might be wrong with the car. Even though they know there is a good chance the car might break-down, they are simply not going to miss this concert. They "throw care to the wind" and take off to the concert regardless of the risk. Their behavior could best be described by the mental bias of the sunk-cost fallacy.

   

18. Melissa has heard her mother say many times "Higher-priced products are higher-quality products." This form of decision rule is called a heuristic.

 

19. Chen Lo uses a decision rule that says "Only buy well-known brand names" when selecting a set of golf clubs. He does not look at price, the store, or even discounts when purchasing clubs. Chen Lo's purchasing pattern would be an example of a consumer using noncompensatory rule.

   

20. An example of a situational effect occurs when Henry feels time pressure to buy his mother a gift for her birthday. He completely forgot about the special day and now he has to meet his Mom in two hours for lunch and he still doesn't have a special present for her.

 

21. The presence of large numbers of people in a consumer environment increases arousal levels affecting the consumer's subjective experience.

   

22. Sujata lives her life on the run. She never has enough time. She gets many of her meals from Wendy's. She believes that their varied menu is an attractive feature. Sujata recently estimated that she ate three-fourths of all her meals while driving in her car. In addition, while she was eating and driving she was also usually talking on her cell phone or trying to study for her next university class. Sujata's experience is an example of a form of time poverty that has caused a rise in polychronic activity (by which consumers do more than one thing at a time).

   

23. Mary Jo has been on a "roll." She made straight "A's" in school, was elected to the Student Senate, found a new boyfriend, and found out she will be getting a new car in about two weeks. Based on information found in the text, these positive occurrences will have an impact on Mary Jo. Therefore, when Mary Jo reads and processes ads in her favorite magazines, she will process the ads with less elaboration.

 

24. When Darlene goes on a shopping trip, she often goes to the make-up counter in her favorite department store. She will often have the salesperson rub creams on her hands, try on new scents from the perfume section, and get a free cheek massage. Hedonic describes the type of shopping trip Darlene is experiencing.

 

25. Samuel is on his weekly trip through the grocery store. He is in the spice aisle and is reminded that he is out of cinnamon by seeing a can on the shelf even though cinnamon is not on his grocery list. Samuel has just experienced Unplanned buying buying situations?

   

 

 

 

Exam 3

Chapters 11-15

1. Value-expressive influence reference group influence is most associated with the following situation. Situation: Jean Anne loves clothes. She also enjoys reading fashion magazines. Today as she is reading the newest issue Cosmo Girl, she sees the perfect dress on a shapely model. The DKNY dress looks great but so does the model. "I wish sometimes that I was just like that model. She seems to be having so much fun," says Jean Anne.

2. Phillipe is a member of a small Harley-Davidson motor cycle club. They meet once a week to ride and talk about their bikes. This club might exert a comparative influence on Phillipe as he decides on the model of bike to buy for his girlfriend.

3. Cindy Chen works in a large office building. She sees the same people, even though they are from different offices, every day at lunch. Over a period of time, common problems are discussed and gossip is exchanged. For Cindy Chen, these lunch acquaintances have become part of her reference group. Mere exposure would explain the majority of the reasons for this?

4. The way a request for compliance is phrased or structured can make a difference. Jack Samms knows this for a fact. As an all-star salesperson, he has experienced this first hand. One of Jack's favorite sales techniques is called the foot-in-the-door technique. This technique occurs when a consumer is first asked a small request and then is hit up for something bigger. Jack believes this technique works most of the time when the consumer has any interest in the product.

5. Tyler returned home after college to live with his parents. This was to be a temporary arrangement; however, days became months and months became three years. Tyler's dad wonders if he will ever move out and get his own apartment. Tyler is part of an increasing trend. One-fifth of all 25+ year-olds live with their parents. The group that Tyler is in is now called boomerang kids by demographic researchers.

6. The family life cycle combines trends in income and family composition with the changes in demands placed upon this income.

7. Jennifer and Ted have been married about six months. One of Jennifer's complaints about Ted's behavior during their brief marriage is that he seems to make all the decisions when the couple has to purchase high-risk or expensive durables (such as furniture or a new car). If Ted makes most of the product decisions, this is characteristic of autocratic decision making.

8. Four factors appear to determine the degree to which decisions will be made jointly or by one or the other spouse. Family life cycle WOULD NOT be on the list of factors.

9. Kids can be segmented by age in terms of their stage of cognitive development, or ability to comprehend concepts of increasing complexity.

10. The steady increase in the numbers of working women is a primary cause of the rapid growth of middle- and upper-income families.

11. Jerrel makes about $40,000 a year as a computer analyst. All of his bills total to approximately $32,000 annually. This means that $8,000 is left to have fun with. The amount above normal expenses ($8,000) is called discretionary income.

12. If you were going to construct a questionnaire to determine "consumer confidence," you might be advised to ask all of the following questions: Would you say that you and your family are better off or worse off financially than a year ago?, Will you be better off or worse off a year from now?, Do you plan to buy a car in the next year? EXCEPT: Are you happy with your job?

13. Based on recent high sales reports from Wal-Mart and Tiffany, a trend seems to be developing toward a two-tiered marketing strategy, in which separate plans are crafted for upscale and downscale consumers. Consumers and stores caught in the middle (such as J.C. Penny's) seem to have done worse in recent years.

14. Richard worked very hard on his grades and worked after school part-time to be able to afford tutors to help him advance his education. When he was named #1 in his class, he was given a certain status. The best term to describe the form of status that was given to Richard was achieved status.

15. Of all of the variables that are related to social class distinction, occupation is identified as being the best single indicator of social class.

16. Japan is a very tightly knit culture with rich history and social identification. In this culture, people tend to infer meanings that go beyond the spoken word. This would classify Japan as a high-context culture.

17. Bagels would be a good example of a product that has succeeded in going through a process of de-ethnicitization. This is the process whereby a product formally associated with one ethnic group is detached from its roots and marketed to other subcultures.

18. Demographically, two important characteristics of the Hispanic market are worth noting. It is a young group and the Hispanic family tends to be large in size best describes these two characteristics.

19. Jason Brown is a new creative director for Chiat-Day Advertising Agency in Los Angeles. It is his job to develop a central theme for a new campaign to reach the large Hispanic population. His client is a new fruit drink that will be targeted to this subculture. According to information presented in the text, assertive role models who are cast in nonthreatening situations is the best theme or scenario that would be the most effective with the Hispanic market.

20. Shannon Reeves and Tish Phillips remember their days of student protest in the 1960s. Shannon remembers seeing Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock and Tish remembers burning her bra in front of the central administration building at Yale. These memories about cultural heroes and events are one of the chief characteristics of an age cohort.

21. The text mentions a scale that has been used to measure the impact of nostalgia on individual consumers. Technology is screwing up the world would NOT belong on such a scale. They don't make 'em like they used to, Things used to be better in the good old days, and Products are getting shoddier and shoddier are statements that would be on that scale.

22. Teens appear to get their cues for the "right" way to look and behave from peers and advertising.

23. A store that sells Marilyn Manson T-shirts, nipple rings, purple hair dye, and cigarette rolling papers to teens would be basing its retail appeal on which of the conflict of rebellion versus conformity that face teens.

24. Saatchi & Saatchi advertising agency has done extensive research on the members of the baby buster subculture. Cynical Disdainers segments of that subculture would most closely match to this description--this group is the most pessimistic and skeptical about the world?

25. Active, interested in what life has to offer, and is an enthusiastic consumer with the means and willingness to buy many goods and services presents an accurate picture of the typical elderly consumer today.