Which of the Following Statements Best Distinguishes Between Consumer Needs

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best distinguishes between consumer needs and wants?

A) Needs are far more influential than wants with respect to marketing decision making.
B) Wants affect marketing decisions primarily for planned purchases while needs affect marketing decisions primarily for impulse purchases.
C) Wants occur when a person feels deprived of basic necessities such as food,clothing,and shelter while needs are determined by a person's knowledge,culture,or personality.
D) Needs occur when a person feels deprived of basic necessities such as food,clothing,and shelter while wants are determined by a person's knowledge,culture,or personality.
E) Needs and wants are psychologically the same.