When we consider the relationship of a consumer and a product, in what means is a symbol considered appropriate? (Hanna's comment: Not sure I get this question, though I get the answer ... reformulate: "Which of the statements below is correct according o Levy [1959])?

When we consider the relationship of a consumer and a product, in what means is a symbol considered appropriate? (Hanna's comment: Not sure I get this question, though I get the answer ... reformulate: "Which of the statements below is correct according o Levy [1959])?



Answer: A symbol is appropriate if it reinforces the way a consumer perceives himself or dreams of himself

From Levy's view, people have the possibility to choose from among different alternatives. What do customers value the most when buying a product (Hanna's comment: Though, to answer the question of what people value the most when buying a product [or brand] the "correct" alternative ought to be reformulated)?

From Levy's view, people have the possibility to choose from among different alternatives. What do customers value the most when buying a product (Hanna's comment: Though, to answer the question of what people value the most when buying a product [or brand] the "correct" alternative ought to be reformulated)?



Answer: People buy in ways that are related with the images of themselves or the person they want to be.

Which is one of the most fundamental dimensions of symbols (Hanna's comment: Though Levy (1959) also elaborates on one of the other alternatives, and that he does not write about the third does not exclude the possibility that it is an important symbolic dimension)?

Which is one of the most fundamental dimensions of symbols (Hanna's comment: Though Levy (1959) also elaborates on one of the other alternatives, and that he does not write about the third does not exclude the possibility that it is an important symbolic dimension)?



Answer: Gender

Haley (1968) talks about three systems of segmentation (geographic, demographic, and volume segmentation) and that they all are handicapped by an underlying disadvantage inherent in their nature. What is the disadvantage?

Haley (1968) talks about three systems of segmentation (geographic, demographic, and volume segmentation) and that they all are handicapped by an underlying disadvantage inherent in their nature. What is the disadvantage?



Answer: They rely on descriptive factors rather than causal factors

The author mentions three segmentations: geographic, demographic and volume segmentation. But what is the reason for instead using benefit segmentation?

The author mentions three segmentations: geographic, demographic and volume segmentation. But what is the reason for instead using benefit segmentation?



Answer: The benefit segmentation can in a way provide a fresh view on the future of a buyer's behavior, with the help of casual factors. Still, the traditional segments can come into hand after the benefit segmentation.

In the article Benefit Segmentation: A Decision-oriented Research tool (Harley, 1968) it is stated that it is difficult to generalize types of benefit segments. However, a few types of segments that have appeared in two ore more studies are brought up. Which of those segment fits with the following definition:

In the article Benefit Segmentation: A Decision-oriented Research tool (Harley, 1968) it is stated that it is difficult to generalize types of benefit segments. However, a few types of segments that have appeared in two ore more studies are brought up. Which of those segment fits with the following definition:



Answer: The swinger

In the article Benefit Segmentation: A Decision-oriented Research Tool, written by Russell I. Haley (1968), the "heavy half" theory was given by the author, which points out that in most product categories, one-half of the consumers account for around 80% of the consumption. Which segmentation method is based on this theory?

In the article Benefit Segmentation: A Decision-oriented Research Tool, written by Russell I. Haley (1968), the "heavy half" theory was given by the author, which points out that in most product categories, one-half of the consumers account for around 80% of the consumption. Which segmentation method is based on this theory?



Answer: Volume segmentation

Which sampling method has to be done more than once to ensure the representativeness of a certain population (Hanna's comment: NB that the other sampling methods are not necessarily representative regardless of how many samples are drawn)?

Which sampling method has to be done more than once to ensure the representativeness of a certain population (Hanna's comment: NB that the other sampling methods are not necessarily representative regardless of how many samples are drawn)?



Answer: Random sampling

Geuens & De Pelsmacker (2017) discuss the choice of real or hypothetical brands in experimental advertising research. Which of the following options is one that the authors mention as a reason to choose a hypothetical brand?

Geuens & De Pelsmacker (2017) discuss the choice of real or hypothetical brands in experimental advertising research. Which of the following options is one that the authors mention as a reason to choose a hypothetical brand?



Answer: To avoid the effects that previous encounter with a real brand might have on the respondent.

According to Geuens and De Pelsmacker (2017), what is the correct sequence of measures in an experimental advertising study?

According to Geuens and De Pelsmacker (2017), what is the correct sequence of measures in an experimental advertising study?



Answer: Introduction or Briefing, Manipulation, Dependent Variables, Quality Control, Mediating and Moderating Variables, Potential Confounds - Filler Items, Manipulation Check, Sociodemographics, Suspicion Probe, Debriefing

Which are examples of ethnographic methods?

Which are examples of ethnographic methods?


Answer: participant and non-participant observations, formal and informal interviews (e.g. casual conversations), informant diaries (true)

What describes ethnography at best?

What describes ethnography at best?



Answer: Ethnography comprises the study of behavior of a particular group in their cultural, social and symbolic life world, which researchers conduct by actively and long- termly participating in this group's daily lives, "see the world through their eyes" and "walk the mile in their shoes", in order to experience and access what this group actually do and to understand the complexity of this group's behavior


In the article Using ethnography in strategic consumer research, written by Richard Elliott and Nick Jankel-Elliott (2003), the authors introduced five ethnographic methods. When used with other data-collection methods of ethnography, which method can expose important differences? (Hanna's comment: Though differences can probably be expected between using other methods as well, especially between self-report methods (e.g. interviews, regardless of level of formality) and observational methods (e.g. (non-)participant observation)

In the article Using ethnography in strategic consumer research, written by Richard Elliott and Nick Jankel-Elliott (2003), the authors introduced five ethnographic methods. When used with other data-collection methods of ethnography, which method can expose important differences? (Hanna's comment: Though differences can probably be expected between using other methods as well, especially between self-report methods (e.g. interviews, regardless of level of formality) and observational methods (e.g. (non-)participant observation)



Answer: Informant diaries

The ethnographic methods include:

The ethnographic methods include:



Answer: Non-participant and participant observation, formal and informal interviews, casual conversations, and informant diaries


Why can influence tactics vary in success depending on the nature of the relationship between the target and the agent of influence?

Why can influence tactics vary in success depending on the nature of the relationship between the target and the agent of influence?



Answer: Different social relationships are associated with different influence goals; one wants different things from a parent, a mate, a friend, an underling, a superior, and an out-group stranger