Tess Noticed That She Was Almost Out of Shampoo

question 43

Multiple Choice

Tess noticed that she was almost out of shampoo. Which stage of the decision process will this observation activate?

• A) problem recognition
• B) information search
• C) alternative evaluation
• D) postpurchase evaluation
• E) dissonance

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