Managers are trying to decide on which variables to use in segmenting and selecting a target audience for marketing communications about 5-Hour Energy-a potent energy drink. Which of the following variables are classified incorrectly as demographic or psychographic bases of market segmentation?
A. Individuals with an active lifestyle = psychographic.
B. Consumers living on the West Coast with high household incomes = demographic.
C. Senior citizens (65 years and older) = psychographic.
D. Long-haul truck drivers and college students = demographic.

Respuesta :

Answer: Senior citizens (65 years and older) = psychographic.

Explanation:

Psychographic segmentation is simply segmentation that is based on the psychological characteristics of the consumer such as lifestyles, personality, social class etc while Demographics is the study based on factors like sex, age, and race.

Base on the above explanation, "Senior citizens (65 years and older) = psychographic" is the answer. It should be noted that this is demographic related and not psychological.

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