Which of the Following Statements Regarding Consumer Evaluation of Alternatives

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding consumer evaluation of alternatives for services is true?

• A) The consumer's evoked set of alternatives is larger with services than with goods
• B) Consumers seldom select the first acceptable alternative and prefer to search through many alternatives
• C) For nonprofessional services, consumers' decisions often entail the choice between performing the services for themselves and hiring someone to perform them
• D) The typical customer's evoked set seldom includes self-provision
• E) The primary reason for larger evoked sets is the ease with which adequate purchase information can be obtained

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Definitions:

Reality

The state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them; refers to the tangible, real-world environment.

Catatonic Schizophrenia

A subtype of schizophrenia marked by periods of immobility or stupor, as well as agitation, often accompanied by a disconnect from reality.

Passively

In a manner that involves acceptance or submission without active response or resistance.

Stupor

A state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility, often resulting from illness, intoxication, or shock, characterized by a significant decrease in reaction to external stimuli.