An Out-Of-Stock Condition Could Force Consumers to Break a Habit

question 45

Multiple Choice

An out-of-stock condition could force consumers to break a habit because:

• A) of a positive brand impression on them.
• B) they forget about the brand message.
• C) they are able to process fewer brand associations.
• D) they are resistant to switching brands.
• E) of a lack of affective processing in them.

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Definitions:

Psychosocial Development

A theory proposed by Erik Erikson that describes how individuals evolve through various stages of social and psychological development from infancy to adulthood.

Erikson

Refers to Erik Erikson, a developmental psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial development of human beings.

Industry Versus Inferiority

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Psychosocial Stages

A theory proposed by Erik Erikson, which posits that individuals go through eight developmental stages, each involving a specific conflict that must be resolved.