ABSTRACT

After years of study in the area of consumer behavior, Mullen and Johnson bring together a broad survey of small answers to a big question: "Why do consumers do what they do?" This book provides an expansive, accessible presentation of current psychological theory and research as it illuminates fundamental issues regarding the psychology of consumer behavior. The authors hypothesize that an improved understanding of consumer behavior could be employed to more successfully influence consumers' use of products, goods, and services. At the same time, an improved understanding of consumer behavior might be used to serve as an advocate for consumers in their interactions in the marketplace.

chapter |11 pages

Introtuction

chapter |19 pages

Perception

chapter |18 pages

Cognition and Memory

chapter |14 pages

Cognition and Persuasion

chapter |12 pages

Learning

chapter |16 pages

Emotion

chapter |15 pages

Motivation

chapter |8 pages

Intention and Behavior

chapter |15 pages

The Social Context

chapter |12 pages

The Cultural Context

chapter |10 pages

Sales Interactions

chapter |12 pages

Applications to Nonprofit Settings