Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Problem

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the problem recognition stage of the consumer decision process?

• A) It relates to consumption and acquisition decisions of consumers rather than disposition decisions.
• B) It is the last step in the consumer decision-making process.
• C) If consumers do not perceive a problem, their motivation to act will be high.
• D) It occurs if consumers become aware of a discrepancy between the actual and the ideal states.
• E) Consumers identify a problem in their ideal state.

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Definitions:

Mental Retardation

An outdated and insensitive term formerly used to describe a condition characterized by below-average intellectual function and a lack of skills necessary for daily living; now referred to as intellectual disability.

DSM-IV-TR

The fourth edition, text revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a guideline for diagnosing mental disorders used in the United States.

Axis III

a category within the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) used to report physical or medical conditions that are potentially relevant to understanding or treating a patient's mental condition.

Physical Disorders

Health conditions that affect the body's structure or function, often requiring medical intervention.