Consumer Socialization Refers to

question 51

Multiple Choice

Consumer socialization refers to

• A) the distinct phases that a family progresses through from formation to retirement, each phase bringing with it identifiable purchasing behaviors.
• B) the people to whom an individual looks as a basis for self-appraisal or as a source of personal standards.
• C) the process by which people acquire the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to function as consumers.
• D) the modes of living that are identified by how people spend their time and resources, what they consider important in their environment, and what they think of themselves and the world around them.
• E) the relatively permanent, homogeneous divisions in a society into which people sharing similar values, interests, and behavior can be grouped.

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Definitions:

Unimportant Cues

Signals or pieces of information that are deemed irrelevant or not significant to the task or situation at hand.

Personal Traits

Characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character.

Political Conservatives

Individuals who typically adhere to traditions and have a cautious approach to change, valuing stability and order.

Political Liberals

Individuals or groups advocating for progressive policies, emphasizing civil rights, and supporting social and economic equality.