This is the discussion forum for the weekly discussion question.

Learning Objectives

This assignment is related to the following Learning Objective(s):

1. Explain the various steps that consumers use in the decision-making process.
2. Analyze consumer behavior involved in the selection, purchase, use, and choice of products or services.
   Write clearly and concisely about consumer dynamics in the marketplace and apply related information and personal experiences to course concepts.
3. Evaluate how personality, lifestyle, and attitude impact buyer behavior and influence marketing practices.
4. Explain defensive tactics that consumers can take in response to ethical and social responsibility violations in advertising and promotion.
5. Explain sound consumer decision-making in the current economic environment.

Question:

Every household has a process for deciding who, what, where, and how things are purchased. This method is often continued by children when they move out of their parents’ house.

Please describe the process your family used when deciding to purchase groceries and household supplies and when making big purchase decisions such as purchasing a car or refrigerator.

For example,  did your family post a list of groceries that needed to be purchased on the refrigerator. Did your mom have complete say in getting grocery items? Did you shop for groceries by just walking up and down the aisles.

Grading:

You will earn 5 points for responding to the question and 5 points for responding to another student’s question.

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