When Consumers Believe They Have Some Control Over the Outcomes

question 22

Multiple Choice

When consumers believe they have some control over the outcomes of their actions, they generally engage in more search activities.This is called:

• A)external locus of control.
• B)ritual consumption.
• C)external search for information.
• D)internal locus of control.
• E)internal search for information.

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Definitions:

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