Consumer Perception
Dr. Naveen Pol
Brief on the conceptual backdrop till now …
Consumer Consumer Consumer
Motivation Decision Making Learning
Unsatisfied Needs Process Stimuli
Consumer
Perception
Understanding
about Stimuli
Consumer Perception
• It is the process by which individuals select, organize, and interpret
stimuli into a meaningful and coherent picture of the world.
Few instances on Perception
Folks Wagon Jetta
and the Door Thunk
MARS
Colors and Brand Association
Intelligence, Trust, or Emotional Nature or
Affection or Royal or Spiritual
Coolness Refreshment
Aggression
Fun, Passion, or Feminine or Non Neutral or lack of
Very Luxurious energy
Immature Muscular
Weber’s Law - Just Noticeable Difference (JND)
• The just noticeable difference (JND), also known as the difference
threshold, is the minimum level of stimulation that a person can detect
50-percent of the time.
Absolute Threshold
• The lowest level at which a stimulus can be detected.
(Car volume at 5 or 7)
Differential Threshold
• The smallest change in stimulation that a person can detect.
(Car volume at 25 or 35)
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Global Consultant Landor and Prophet
‘Reliance Com’ (Rs 400 Cr)
Perceptual Selection
• Stimuli's Features – (Boat and Apple)
• Personal Expectations
• Consumer Motivation
⁃ Selective Attention
⁃ Perceptual Defense Australian Cigarette
Pack Act - 2011
[Link] [Link]
Perceptual Organization
• Figure
• Sustainable Core Proposition (Detol)
• Product Placements in Unusual Context - Abbott Laboratories (Live surgery conference)
• Grouping – Kinley placement
• Closure – Promotional events
Interpretational Cues
• Stereotyping – Perceive wrong
• Halo Effect – Assuming whole on one attribute
Consumer's favoritism toward
a line of products due to
positive experiences with other
products by this maker
Crime – Less
punishment [Link]
Consumer Image Elements of Perceived
Risk
• Perceived Value • Functional Risk
• Physical Risk
• Perceived Quality
• Financial Risk
• Store Image
• Social Risk
• Company Image
• Time Risk
Perceptual Mapping
Derived Stimulus Configuration
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