You Are Shopping for a New Car

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Essay

You are shopping for a new car.Using the steps in the consumer decision process,describe what you would do at each step during the purchasing experience.

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Definitions:

Overt Observational

The process of openly and visibly watching or monitoring someone or something without concealing the observer's presence.

Collective Representations

Concepts or symbols that are widely shared and recognized within a society, serving as a means of creating social cohesion or expressing shared values and beliefs.

Émile Durkheim

A foundational French sociologist known for his studies on social integration, collective conscience, and the role of rituals in societal cohesion.

Participant Observation

A qualitative research method where the researcher immerses themselves in a group or community to observe behaviors and interactions from within.