Researchers Who Argue That the Field of Consumer Behavior Should

question 27

Multiple Choice

Researchers who argue that the field of consumer behavior should not be a "handmaiden to business" believe that consumer research should ________.

• A) have a market-oriented focus
• B) aim to apply knowledge to increasing profits
• C) focus on understanding consumption for its own sake
• D) be judged in terms of its ability to improve marketing practices

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