The Term ________ Refers to an Environment in Which an Individual

question 68

Multiple Choice

The term ________ refers to an environment in which an individual can dictate to a company the type of products he or she wants and how, when and where he or she wants to learn about them.

• A)database market
• B)consumerspace
• C)social market
• D)consumption community

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

is a psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences discomfort due to conflicting beliefs, behaviors, or attitudes.

De-individuation

A psychological state of decreased self-evaluation and decreased evaluation apprehension causing antinormative and disinhibited behavior.

Stimulation and Crowding

The phenomenon where high levels of stimulation (from noise, people, etc.) can either energize individuals and improve performance or lead to discomfort and decreased performance, depending on context and individual differences.

Zimbardo

Philip Zimbardo, an American psychologist known for his research on social psychology, most notably the Stanford prison experiment.