Question 1

Which of the family life cycle stages is considered a 'rebirth' for some couples in which they rediscover themselves?

Accepted Answer

A)  Young marrieds. 
B)  Post-parenthood. 
C)  Divorced with children. 
D)  Dissolution. 
A)  Young marrieds. 
B)  Post-parenthood. 
C)  Divorced with children. 
D)  Dissolution.

Question 2

Realising the scarcity of family's ______ nowadays, innovative retailers such as Hog's Breath café are now targeting families for an evening out.

Accepted Answer

A)  quality time 
B)  quantity of time 
C)  economic pressures 
D)  intergenerational socialising 
A)  quality time 
B)  quantity of time 
C)  economic pressures 
D)  intergenerational socialising

Question 3

Traditionally, a couple remains in the young singles stage until they enter marriage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An attempt by a spouse to secure influence now that will be exchanged with the other spouse at some future date is an example of the influence strategy of:

Accepted Answer

A)  bargaining. 
B)  reward. 
C)  legitimacy. 
D)  expert. 
A)  bargaining. 
B)  reward. 
C)  legitimacy. 
D)  expert.

Question 5

In Australia, there has been a widening of the concept of family to include same sex couples.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The family member who provides information to other members about a product or service would be acting in the role of:

Accepted Answer

A)  maintainer. 
B)  preparer. 
C)  gatekeeper. 
D)  influencer. 
A)  maintainer. 
B)  preparer. 
C)  gatekeeper. 
D)  influencer.

Question 7

Jason and Kylie have been married for four months, have no children, and live in a townhouse. They would best be described as (a):

Accepted Answer

A)  young marrieds. 
B)  nuclear family. 
C)  traditional family. 
D)  extended family. 
A)  young marrieds. 
B)  nuclear family. 
C)  traditional family. 
D)  extended family.

Question 8

_____ is defined as the process by which people acquire the skills, knowledge, attitudes and preferences necessary to function as consumers.

Accepted Answer

A)  Socialisation of family members 
B)  Consumer socialisation 
C)  Consumer behaviour 
D)  Household consumption 
A)  Socialisation of family members 
B)  Consumer socialisation 
C)  Consumer behaviour 
D)  Household consumption

Question 9

Which of the following products is not likely to be a brand that is transferred intergenerationally?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mayonnaise. 
B)  Coffee. 
C)  Peanut butter. 
D)  Running shoes. 
A)  Mayonnaise. 
B)  Coffee. 
C)  Peanut butter. 
D)  Running shoes.

Question 10

How long does the young singles stage in the traditional family life cycle last?

Accepted Answer

A)  One year. 
B)  Three years. 
C)  Until they have a committed relationship. 
D)  Until marriage. 
A)  One year. 
B)  Three years. 
C)  Until they have a committed relationship. 
D)  Until marriage.

Question 11

Culture plays an important role in the husband-wife decision-making process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A consumer's upbringing, experience and personal goals are examples of the family function of:

Accepted Answer

A)  economic well-being. 
B)  family lifestyles. 
C)  emotional support. 
D)  family-member socialisation. 
A)  economic well-being. 
B)  family lifestyles. 
C)  emotional support. 
D)  family-member socialisation.

Question 13

The _____ is a central function of the family. The process includes imparting to children the basic values and modes of behaviour consistent with the family's culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  socialisation of family members 
B)  consumer socialisation process 
C)  technical learning process 
D)  reward process 
A)  socialisation of family members 
B)  consumer socialisation process 
C)  technical learning process 
D)  reward process

Question 14

The manufacturer of washing machines and dryers would likely find the most lucrative segment of the traditional family life cycle to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  parenthood. 
B)  young marrieds. 
C)  dissolution. 
D)  post-parenthood. 
A)  parenthood. 
B)  young marrieds. 
C)  dissolution. 
D)  post-parenthood.

Question 15

Any persuasive attempts by one spouse to influence the behaviour of the other defines the influence strategy of:

Accepted Answer

A)  reward. 
B)  emotional. 
C)  legitimacy. 
D)  impression. 
A)  reward. 
B)  emotional. 
C)  legitimacy. 
D)  impression.

Question 16

The family life cycle is divided into two segments: the nuclear family and non-family households.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following would be classified as a household, but not a family?

Accepted Answer

A)  A brother and sister living together with their elderly mother. 
B)  A divorced father whose children live with him half of the time. 
C)  A single mother with an adopted son. 
D)  Two housemates living together for an extended period of time. 
A)  A brother and sister living together with their elderly mother. 
B)  A divorced father whose children live with him half of the time. 
C)  A single mother with an adopted son. 
D)  Two housemates living together for an extended period of time.

Question 18

The post-parenthood stage is also known as empty nesters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The influence strategy for resolving husband-wife consumer-related conflict which is most likely to result in additional consumption is:

Accepted Answer

A)  bargaining. 
B)  reward. 
C)  legitimacy. 
D)  expert. 
A)  bargaining. 
B)  reward. 
C)  legitimacy. 
D)  expert.

Question 20

The parent-child relationship for consumption can be described as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  user versus decider situation. 
B)  influence versus yield situation. 
C)  purchaser versus decider situation. 
D)  influence versus purchaser situation. 
A)  user versus decider situation. 
B)  influence versus yield situation. 
C)  purchaser versus decider situation. 
D)  influence versus purchaser situation.

Which of the family life cycle stages is considered a 'rebirth' for some couples in which they rediscover themselves?

Realising the scarcity of family's ______ nowadays, innovative retailers such as Hog's Breath café are now targeting families for an evening out.

Traditionally, a couple remains in the young singles stage until they enter marriage.

An attempt by a spouse to secure influence now that will be exchanged with the other spouse at some future date is an example of the influence strategy of:

In Australia, there has been a widening of the concept of family to include same sex couples.

The family member who provides information to other members about a product or service would be acting in the role of:

Jason and Kylie have been married for four months, have no children, and live in a townhouse. They would best be described as (a):

_____ is defined as the process by which people acquire the skills, knowledge, attitudes and preferences necessary to function as consumers.

Which of the following products is not likely to be a brand that is transferred intergenerationally?

How long does the young singles stage in the traditional family life cycle last?

Culture plays an important role in the husband-wife decision-making process.

A consumer's upbringing, experience and personal goals are examples of the family function of:

The _____ is a central function of the family. The process includes imparting to children the basic values and modes of behaviour consistent with the family's culture.

The manufacturer of washing machines and dryers would likely find the most lucrative segment of the traditional family life cycle to be:

Any persuasive attempts by one spouse to influence the behaviour of the other defines the influence strategy of:

The family life cycle is divided into two segments: the nuclear family and non-family households.

Which of the following would be classified as a household, but not a family?

The post-parenthood stage is also known as empty nesters.

The influence strategy for resolving husband-wife consumer-related conflict which is most likely to result in additional consumption is:

The parent-child relationship for consumption can be described as a:

The foundations of consumer behaviour

Market segmentation: segmenting, targeting and positioning for diverse

Consumer needs and motivation

Personality and self-concept

Consumer perception

Consumer learning and involvement

Consumer attitudes—attitude development and change

Social influences on consumer behaviour

Social class and consumer behaviour

The influence of culture on consumer behaviour

Subcultural aspects of consumer behaviour

Cross-cultural consumer behaviour: An international perspective

Decision making

Consumer influence and diffusion of innovations

Public policy and consumer protection

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Exam 9: The family

Which of the family life cycle stages is considered a 'rebirth' for some couples in which they rediscover themselves?

Realising the scarcity of family's ______ nowadays, innovative retailers such as Hog's Breath café are now targeting families for an evening out.

Traditionally, a couple remains in the young singles stage until they enter marriage.

An attempt by a spouse to secure influence now that will be exchanged with the other spouse at some future date is an example of the influence strategy of:

In Australia, there has been a widening of the concept of family to include same sex couples.

The family member who provides information to other members about a product or service would be acting in the role of:

Jason and Kylie have been married for four months, have no children, and live in a townhouse. They would best be described as (a):

_____ is defined as the process by which people acquire the skills, knowledge, attitudes and preferences necessary to function as consumers.

Which of the following products is not likely to be a brand that is transferred intergenerationally?

How long does the young singles stage in the traditional family life cycle last?

Culture plays an important role in the husband-wife decision-making process.

A consumer's upbringing, experience and personal goals are examples of the family function of:

The _____ is a central function of the family. The process includes imparting to children the basic values and modes of behaviour consistent with the family's culture.

The manufacturer of washing machines and dryers would likely find the most lucrative segment of the traditional family life cycle to be:

Any persuasive attempts by one spouse to influence the behaviour of the other defines the influence strategy of:

The family life cycle is divided into two segments: the nuclear family and non-family households.

Which of the following would be classified as a household, but not a family?

The post-parenthood stage is also known as empty nesters.

The influence strategy for resolving husband-wife consumer-related conflict which is most likely to result in additional consumption is:

The parent-child relationship for consumption can be described as a:

The foundations of consumer behaviour

Market segmentation: segmenting, targeting and positioning for diverse

Consumer needs and motivation

Personality and self-concept

Consumer perception

Consumer learning and involvement

Consumer attitudes—attitude development and change

Social influences on consumer behaviour

Social class and consumer behaviour

The influence of culture on consumer behaviour

Subcultural aspects of consumer behaviour

Cross-cultural consumer behaviour: An international perspective

Decision making

Consumer influence and diffusion of innovations

Public policy and consumer protection

Filters