The Disconfirmation Paradigm Is Used to Study Consumer Prepurchase Expectations

question 60

Multiple Choice

The disconfirmation paradigm is used to study consumer prepurchase expectations and

• A) consumer behaviors related to the buying process.
• B) decision-making roles within the purchase process.
• C) the relationship between product knowledge and product involvement.
• D) difference between expectations and postpurchase perceptions.

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