Scanning Memory for Previous Experiences and Also Exploring the External

question 191

Multiple Choice

Scanning memory for previous experiences and also exploring the external environment represent which stage of the consumer purchase decision process?

• A) information search
• B) purchase decision
• C) alternative evaluation
• D) opportunity identification
• E) problem recognition

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