The Second Stage in the Consumer Purchase Decision Process Involves

question 331

Multiple Choice

The second stage in the consumer purchase decision process involves gathering facts about possible choices, and may include internal and external sources. What is this stage called?

• A) postpurchase behavior
• B) alternative evaluation
• C) purchase decision
• D) problem recognition
• E) information search

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