Information Search Stage Clarifies the Problem for the Consumer By

question 41

Multiple Choice

information search stage clarifies the problem for the consumer by: (1) __________; (2) yielding brand names that might meet the criteria; and (3) developing the consumer value perception that each alternative presents.

• A) determining appropriate price ranges
• B) selecting the type of purchase outlet
• C) suggesting criteria to use for the purchase
• D) minimizing cognitive dissonance
• E) establishing a purchase timeline

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