From the Viewpoint of the Consumer Buying Process, What Is

question 25

Multiple Choice

From the viewpoint of the consumer buying process, what is the difference between a need and a want?

• A) Needs are absolute necessities, whereas wants are discretionary.
• B) Needs are related to specific products, whereas wants occur only when the consumer has the ability to purchase the product.
• C) Needs are based on discrepancies between actual and desired satisfaction, whereas wants occur relative to specific products that can fulfill a need.
• D) Needs focus on specific elements of a product's quality, whereas wants are related to the "extras" that add value to the product.
• E) Needs and wants are essentially the same, except that consumers will pay more for products they need.

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Definitions:

Extension

A movement that increases the angle between two body parts.

Transverse Arch

A type of foot arch that runs across the midfoot, providing stability and support.

Soft Tissue

Refers to tissues that connect, support, or surround other structures and organs of the body, not including bones.

Bony Feature

Distinctive skeletal structures or characteristics that are made of bone tissue.