Question

Which factor affecting attention includes stimuli in the environment other than the focal stimulus (i.e., the ad or package) and temporary characteristics of the individual that are induced by the environment, such as time pressures or a crowded store?

Answer 1

Answer:

The factors affecting the attention of an individual along with a temporary characteristics like time pressures or crowded stores are the ‘situational factors’.

Explanation:

• Most individuals who are frequent buyers of commodities choose spending less time on the selection of commodities.
• Such buyers prefer going with the stimuli that is provided by the packaging and the advertisement of the commodity.
• Moreover, such buyers are also intrigued by the crowd in the stores or the time pressure being experienced by them at the given moment.