Stanley likes using fountain pens. When he came across a new series of fountain pens manufactured by Dilloit Pens, he eagerly bought one. The pen's appealing exterior combined with the long-established reputation of Dilloit Pens made Stanley assume that the fountain pen would be of high quality. To his disappointment, the pen smudged and bled despite using high-quality ink. In this case, Stanley purchased the pen based on _____.

Stanley likes using fountain pens. When he came across a new series of fountain pens manufactured by Dilloit Pens, he eagerly bought one. The pen's appealing exterior combined with the long-established reputation of Dilloit Pens made Stanley assume that the fountain pen would be of high quality. To his disappointment, the pen smudged and bled despite using high-quality ink. In this case, Stanley purchased the pen based on _____.




a. perceived value

b. actual value

c. consumer set

d. evoked set



Answer: a. perceived value


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