Explanation : A significant factor influencing how consumer decisions are made is the consumer’s level of involvement, reflected in the amount of effort that is expended in satisfying a need. Some situations are high involvement. That is, when a need arises a consumer decides to actively collect and evaluate information about the purchase situation. These purchases entail all five stages of the buying-decision process. Although it is risky to generalize because consumers are so different, involvement tends to be greater under any of the following conditions: ∎ The consumer lacks information about alternatives for satisfying the need. ∎ The consumer considers the amount of money involved to be large. ∎ The product has considerable social importance. ∎ The product is seen as having a potential for providing significant benefits.