Theories of Learning
Behavioral learning theory
S-R paradigm
Classical conditioning
Operant conditioning (i.e., instrumental conditioning)
Cognitive learning theory
S-O-R paradigm
Operant Conditioning & Shaping Procedures
Terminal Goal: Repeat Purchase Behavior
Approximation Sequence: Induce product trial -> Induce purchase with little financial obligation -> Induce purchase with moderate obligation
Shaping Procedure: Free samples distributed; large discount coupon -> Discount coupon prompts purchase with little cost; coupon good for small discount on next purchae enclosed -> Small discount coupon prompts purchase with moderate cost -> Purchase occurs without coupon assistance
Reinforcement Applied: Product Performance; coupon -> Product performance, coupon -> Product Performance -> Product Performance
Cognitive Learning Theory
Goal -> Purposive Behavior -> Insight -> Goal Achievement
A Model of the Communication Process
see slide 60 in review
Message & Channel
Message
Message content (i.e., information / meaning conveyed)
Outcome of creative strategy task (see section 4 Communication Development)
Message appeal (i.e., overall communication approach, e.g., emotional)
Outcome of creative strategy task
Message structure (i.e., the way the message is communicated, e.g., verbal vs. visual)
Outcome of creative strategy task
Message appearance (i.e., how content is presented, e.g., design of a print ad)
Overall outcome of creative execution task
Channel
Personally delivered vs. non-personally derived
Marketing based vs. non-marketing based
Communication Channel Strategy
Push
Directed at distributors (e.g., via sales force, trade promotion incentives)
Low brand loyalty within category
Brand choice made on site (e.g., stores)
Impulse items
Pull
Directed at consumers (e.g., via TV advertising)
High brand loyalty within category
High involvement within category
Response Models: Explanations of Consumer Persuasion
Traditional response hierarchy models
AIDA model
Hierarchy of effects model
Innovation adoption model
Information processing model
Alternative response hierarchy classification
Standard learning hierarchy
Dissonance/attribution hierarchy
Low-Involvement hierarchy
Foote, Cone, & Belding (FCB) Grid
Cognitive response models
Dual-Mediation Hypotheses
Mere exposure
Elaboration likelihood model
Traditional Response Hierarchy Models
see slide 63 in review
How Can a Firm Test for Effects in Consumers’ Response Hierarchies?
see slide 64 in review