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Understanding Customer Behavior Flashcards

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  1. The concept of 'moments of truth' in customer service refers to:

    Answer: Any interaction where a customer forms an impression of the company

    Moments of truth, coined by Jan Carlzon, are any touchpoints where a customer interacts with a business and forms an opinion about its service quality.

  2. A customer who browses products online, visits a store to examine them, then purchases via a mobile app is exhibiting:

    Answer: Omnichannel shopping behavior

    Omnichannel behavior involves customers using multiple channels seamlessly across their purchase journey.

  3. Which Maslow hierarchy level is a customer addressing when they seek a warranty or money-back guarantee?

    Answer: Safety and security needs

    Warranties and guarantees address safety and security needs by reducing the perceived risk associated with a purchase.

  4. Post-purchase cognitive dissonance is most likely to occur when:

    Answer: A customer makes a high-involvement purchase with irreversible commitment

    Cognitive dissonance after purchase is strongest when the decision involved significant cost, effort, or commitment that is difficult to reverse.

  5. A customer service representative notices a customer's tone shift from frustrated to calm after being given full control of the resolution options. This reflects the power of:

    Answer: Customer perceived control

    Giving customers choices in the resolution process increases their perceived control, which reduces frustration and improves satisfaction.

  6. Which behavioral driver most strongly influences repeat purchasing in subscription-based services?

    Answer: Habit formation and inertia

    Habit formation and inertia reduce active decision-making, making customers likely to continue subscriptions without reconsidering alternatives.

  7. A customer who is emotionally attached to a brand and advocates for it without financial incentive is best described as a:

    Answer: Brand ambassador

    A brand ambassador is emotionally committed to a brand and voluntarily promotes it to others without being compensated.