The Greater the Discrepancy Between a Consumer's Needy State and the Desired

question 139

Multiple Choice

The greater the discrepancy between a consumer's needy state and the desired state,the greater

• A) time needed to satisfy the need.
• B) the effort consumers will invest in searching for alternatives.
• C) the consumer's need recognition will be.
• D) the size of the universal set will be.
• E) the amount of external information search will be needed.

---

Definitions:

Academic Self-concept

An individual's perceptions, beliefs, and feelings about their academic abilities and potential, influencing motivation and performance in educational settings.

Motivation

The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors, driven by the desire to fulfill a need or achieve a goal.

Academic Performance

The extent to which a student, teacher, or institution has achieved their short or long-term educational goals, often assessed through grades or standardized tests.

Academic Self-comparison

The process by which students evaluate their own academic abilities or achievements in relation to their peers.