ch 8 quiz
We form some attitudes because we need order, structure, or meaning. A(n) ______________ applies when a person is in an ambiguous situation (for example, "It's fine to wear casual pants to work, but only on Friday"). A. knowledge function This is the correct answer. B. fantasy principle C. ego-defensive function D. reality principle E. value-expressive function
knowledge function
A New York couple funded their $80,000 wedding by selling corporate plugs; they inserted coupons in their programs and tossed 25 bouquets from 1-800-FLOWERS. This is an example of ______________. A. martyrdom effect B. reality engineering This is the correct answer. C. transmedia storytelling D. celebrity endorsement E. Plinking
reality engineering
An employee of one company that pretends to be someone else while posting negative comments or reviews about a competitor's product would be guilty of _________. A. shared endorsement B. sock puppeting This is the correct answer. C. knowledge bias D. source attractiveness E. reporting bias
sock puppeting
Researchers encounter many obstacles to predicting behavior in the Theory of Reasoned Action. Two obstacles explained in this chapter include ___________. A. the negative impact of allegory and the misinterpretation of metaphors in the advertising industry B. the analysis of the theory of trying and the lack of cooperation of consumers in the study C. the analysis of the attitude toward the act of buying and the ineffective use of scare tactics in advertising messages regarding topics such as AIDS D. the time frame of the attitude measure and the basic assumption that the behavior is intentional This is the correct answer. E. a consumer's natural negative reaction to lectures in advertising combined with their lack of acceptance of appeals even if they are consistent with their beliefs
the time frame of the attitude measure and the basic assumption that the behavior is intentional
The ______________ explains the fine line between familiarity and boredom; it proposes that two separate psychological processes operate when marketers repeatedly show an ad to a viewer. A. two-factor theory This is the correct answer. B. sleeper phenomenon C. habitual repetition D. dual segment study E. mere exposure phenomenon
two-factor theory
Attitudes that perform a(n) _______________ function relate to consumers' self-concept or central values. A. ego-defensive B. balance theory C. value-expressive This is the correct answer. D. allegory E. humor appeal
value-expressive
What are three components that make up the ABC Model of Attitudes? A. Attitude, Behavior, and Counter arguing B. Affect, Behavior, and Cognition This is the correct answer. C. Attitude, Beliefs, and Communication D. Allegory, Beliefs, and Compliance E. Affect, Behavior, and Consumerism
Affect, Behavior, and Cognition
Luke is a medical device manufacturer with slow sales. He decides to air a television commercial stressing that the product has been endorsed by the American Medical Association. Of the strategies discussed in this chapter for attempting to encourage attitude change, which term applies? A. Authority This is the correct answer. B. Reciprocity C. Scarcity D. Liking E. Consensus
Authority
Jessie's wicked stepsister, Drizella, is coming for dinner. Drizella often criticizes Jessie's culinary skills. Jessie would usually use instant mashed potatoes, but she fears Drizella might make unpleasant comments. Which attitude function motivates Jessie to make her potatoes from scratch? A. Ego-defensive This is the correct answer. B. Cognition C. Hedonic D. Value-expressive E. Utilitarian
Ego-defensive
According to the ______________, when we find the information in a persuasive message relevant or interesting, we pay careful attention to it. A. two-factor theory B. Elaboration Likelihood Model This is the correct answer. C. balance theory D. self-perception theory E. value-expressive function
Elaboration Likelihood Model
The following is an example of the principle of cognitive consistency. A. Have you tried the curry duck at Alfonso's? I order it all the time; it tastes awful. B. I am going to install another ABC heater. They consistently have poor energy use ratings. C. I love chocolate. It tastes terrible. D. I love my cat. He is so adorable and sweet. This is the correct answer. E. I will buy another Chevy. I have spent tons of money repairing my current Chevy since the day I bought it.
I love my cat. He is so adorable and swee
Which component of the Fishbein model relates to the probability that a particular object has an important attribute? A. Internalization B. Important attribute component C. Cognitive consistency D. Salient beliefs E. Object-attribute linkage This is the correct answer.
Object-attribute linkage
A BBQ restaurant advertises lunch specials on the radio targeting white-collar workers on the west side of town. The message focuses on the large and filling portions. Think back on what you have read regarding the communications model and determine which of the following is the medium in this scenario. A. BBQ restaurant B. Lunch specials C. Large and filling portions D. West side of town E. Radio This is the correct answer.
Radio
__________ occurs when marketers select appropriate elements of popular culture to use in their promotional strategies. A. Comparative advertising B. Reality engineering This is the correct answer. C. Advergaming D. Balance Theory E. Audience analysis
Reality engineering
Based on the information you have learned in this chapter, which of the following is NOT a strategy suggested by the Fishbein multiattribute model? A. Simplify by removing unnecessary attributes This is the correct answer. B. Add a new attribute C. Strengthen perceived product/attribute linkages D. Capitalize on relative advantage E. Influence competitors' ratings
Simplify by removing unnecessary attributes
Which is NOT one of the methods of developing an attitude described in this chapter? A. We may form an attitude through instrumental conditioning. B. We may form an attitude depending on the particular hierarchy of effects. C. We may form an attitude through a complex cognitive process. D. We may form an attitude through classical conditioning. E. We may form an attitude through a genetic predisposition. This is the correct answer.
We may form an attitude through a genetic predisposition
While teaching her students about consumer behavior, Professor Somali explained that _______ is the process of transferring information to the buyer before a sale. A. source credibility B. astroturfing C. snail mail D. Facebook posting E. advertising This is the correct answer.
advertising
Studying the nature and power of consumer ________ (which involves the evaluation of a product as either positive or negative) is extremely important to consumer researchers. A. self-concept B. media dissonance C. appeals D. hierarchy E. attitudes This is the correct answer.
attitudes
Devon is running for a local School Board position and therefore uses her knowledge of the ________ model to share her platform with her target market. This model identifies important components that she needs to control to effectively share her campaign message with the voters. A. ABC B. elaboration likelihood C. feedback D. multiattribute attitude E. communications This is the correct answer.
communications
Consumers vary in their commitment to an attitude; the degree of commitment relates to their level of involvement with the attitude object. At the lowest level of involvement, ______________, we form an attitude because it helps us to gain rewards or avoid punishment. A. consistency B. compliance This is the correct answer. C. identification D. specialization E. internalization
compliance
Attitude researchers developed the concept of (a)______________ to explain the relative impact of the three components of knowing, feeling, and doing, each of which specifies that a fixed sequence of steps occurs en route to an attitude. A. cognition hierarchy B. parody of effects C. hierarchy of effects This is the correct answer. D. ABC models E. knowledge function
hierarchy of effects
TJ's job requires him to travel by automobile quite often. In fact, he drives about 160 miles per day and finds himself listening to the radio quite a bit of that time. In the beginning, he used to change the channel every time a specific advertisement came on that he did not like, but eventually, with repeated exposure, he began to like the familiarity of the commercial. Psychologists would call this ______________. A. metaphor B. Elaboration Likelihood Model C. attitude accessibility perspective D. allegory E. mere exposure phenomenon This is the correct answer.
mere exposure phenomenon
The Elaboration Likelihood Model assumes that under conditions of high involvement we take the central route to persuasion. When we are faced with conditions of low involvement, we take a _______ route. A. resonance B. transmedia C. peripheral This is the correct answer. D. utilitarian E. simile
peripheral
According to this chapter, _____________________ is a popular strategy that lets marketers communicate with consumers who have agreed to listen. A. permission marketing This is the correct answer. B. tactical communications C. opting out D. reciprocity E. astroturfing
permission marketing