External Stimuli: Received through our five senses.
Forming Meaning: Sensations lead to the interpretation of information.
Definition of Perception: The process by which sensations are selected, organized, and interpreted.
Sensation: Immediate response of sensory receptors to basic stimuli (light, sound, odor, etc.).
Stimulus: Any object or event that elicits a sensory/behavioral response.
Introduction to the sense of vision.
Emotional Impact: Color can provoke emotions.
Cultural and Biological Reactions: Responses to colors are influenced by both biology and culture.
Trade Dress: Specific colors linked to certain companies (e.g., Tiffany Blue).
Branding Through Color: Tiffany Blue is a distinctive brand identifier.
Color Coordinates:
Hex Triplet: #81D8D0
RGB Values: (129, 216, 208)
HSV Values: (174°, 40%, 85%)
Sources for Details: Tiffany.com, Wiki.
Other Brands: American Express, Coca-Cola, McDonald's, etc.
Be aware of biases and illusions in visual perception.
Developmental Significance: Touch develops first and is crucial for information acquisition.
Longevity of Touch: First sense to develop in the womb, last to fade with age.
Haptic Senses: The most basic senses learned before vision and smell.
Product Experience: Touch influences how consumers judge products.
Luxury Fabrics: Smooth fabrics like silk are associated with elegance and high status.
Interactive Example: Evaluate texture, size, weight of mobile devices.
Perceptual Associations: Different materials correlate with social classes (e.g., wool vs. silk).
Metaphorical Interpretations: Heaviness correlates to seriousness in perception.
Relationship Formation: Touching items fosters a connection to the product.
Definition: Companies focus on how sensations affect consumer experiences.
Optimizing Experiences: Utilizing understanding of sensations for better marketing outcomes.
Overview of stages in perception process.
Definition: Noticeability of stimuli within sensory range.
Stimulus Recognition: Exposure only occurs when stimuli are within sensory range.
Concentration Levels: Consumers may ignore or miss stimuli completely.
Absolute Threshold: Minimum stimulus required for detection.
**Examples: **
Light: Candle flame at 30 miles.
Sound: Watch tick at 20 feet.
Taste: 1 tsp of sugar in 2 gallons of water.
Smell: 1 drop of perfume in a large room.
Touch: Bee wing falling from 1 cm.
Definition: Sensory system's ability to detect differences between stimuli.
Just Noticeable Difference (j.n.d.): Minimum difference detectable.
Visual Branding Changes: Evolution of the Apple logo over the years.
Definition: Awareness occurs when stimuli are below conscious perception.
Subliminal Techniques: Using subtle hints, auditory messages to influence behavior.
Sensory Receptors: Engage with sights, sounds, smells, tastes, textures.
Process Stages: Exposure, Attention, Interpretation.
Definition: Extent of processing activity on a stimulus.
Impact: Consumers face sensory overload; marketers must break through noise.
Perceptual Filters: Factors that affect awareness of stimuli based on current needs.
Perceptual Vigilance: Awareness related to needs.
Perceptual Defence: Ignoring unwanted stimuli.
Key Characteristics: Size, color, position, novelty can increase stimulus attractivity.
Meaning Assignment: Consumers derive meanings based on stimuli comprehension.
Schema Role: Guided by personal beliefs and experiences determining context.
Process: Relating new sensations with existing knowledge based on organizational principles.
Definition: Completing an incomplete picture; encourages consumer participation.
Concept: Consumers group objects sharing similar characteristics.
Three Principles: Closure, Similarity, Figure-ground enhance marketing effectiveness.
Definition: Organized structures of beliefs and experiences that guide perception.
Challenge: Market healthy food appealing as junk food as a strategy.
Queries for Market Strategy: How to utilize perception in advertising to cut through information overload and create consumer engagement?
Key Focus: Process of perception, sensory systems, attention, and interpretation principles.
Question: Companies focusing on sensation impacts in product experiences practice
A) Hedonic consumption
B) Need marketing
C) Want marketing
D) Sensory marketing
Question: Consumers experiencing excessive information exposure are in a state of
A) Advertising bombardment
B) Sensory overload
C) Sensory shifting
D) Circuit overcapacity
Question: Selective attention relates to the filtering process known as
A) Perceptual defense
B) Perceptual vigilance
C) Subliminal perception
D) Adaptation