Consumer Socialization Refers to

question 19

Multiple Choice

Consumer socialization refers to

• A)the process by which people learn the etiquette of shopping, returning merchandise, filing complaints, etc.
• B)the process by which people select the type of retailer that complements their VALS profile (Target vs.Bloomingdales).
• C)the process by which people acquire the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to function as consumers.
• D)the process by which people discover the differences between firms offering similar products or services.
• E)the process by which people tend to choose national chains over independently owned retailers because higher perceived risk.

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Definitions:

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