Before Gabriel Bought a Camera, He Reviewed Magazines, Solicited Opinions

question 42

Multiple Choice

Before Gabriel bought a camera, he reviewed magazines, solicited opinions from friends and families, conducted online searches, and tested out different cameras in the store. This is an example of a(n) ________.

• A) extensive information search
• B) end-user investigation
• C) minimal information search
• D) low involvement purchase
• E) internal information search

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Definitions:

Confederate

In psychological research, a confederate is someone who pretends to be a participant but is actually working with the researchers, often used in studies to manipulate social situations.

Scientific Method

A systematic and logical approach to the discovery of new information, based on empirical evidence and characterized by observation, experimentation, and hypothesis testing.

Social Psychologist

A professional who studies how people’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others.

Numerical Trends

Patterns or directions that emerge from the analysis of numerical data over a period of time.