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Psychographic Sourcebook - GfK MRI

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PART 1: Survey of the American Consumer<br />

II. Attitudes and Opinions on Marketing Issues<br />

A. Buying Styles<br />

This series of questions is designed to provide psychographic information about "how" and "why" we buy, and complements the "what we buy”<br />

<strong>MRI</strong> product data. They offer insights into a broad range of habits, attitudes, thoughts, and preferences that influence purchasing decisions<br />

made by American consumers.<br />

Questions – Buying Styles: Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements (agree mostly,<br />

agree somewhat, disagree mostly, disagree somewhat):<br />

• Buying American products is important to me<br />

• I know the price I pay for most of the foods and packaged goods I buy<br />

• I think shopping is a great way to relax<br />

• My favorite grocery store offers special discounts on particular products each week<br />

• I don’t make purchase decisions based on advertising<br />

• I like to shop around before making a purchase<br />

• If I really want something I will buy it on credit rather than wait<br />

• I buy based on quality, not price<br />

• Price is more important to me than brand names<br />

• I’m a “spender” rather than a “saver”<br />

• It’s important to me that salespeople be knowledgeable about the products they sell<br />

• I am influenced by what’s hot and what’s not<br />

• My favorite grocery store offers low prices on all products every day<br />

• A celebrity endorsement may influence me to consider or buy a product<br />

• I only use coupons for those brands I usually buy<br />

• I am annoyed by all of the signs in the stores<br />

• I often seek the advice of others before making a purchase<br />

• I am willing to give up convenience in return for a product that is environmentally safe<br />

• Shopping used to be more enjoyable<br />

• I buy brands that reflect my style<br />

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