Hoyer/MacInnis/Pieters\u2019 CONSUMER BEHAVIOR, 8th EDITION, draws key concepts from marketing, psychology, sociology and anthropology to present a strong foundation and highly practical focus on real-world applications for today\u2019s global business environment. The new edition incorporates cutting-edge research and current business practices, focusing on consumer needs and goals, emotions and emotion regulation, perceptions and consumer inferences, branding, consumer experiences, influencer marketing, social media, political ideology, generational influences and more. \n\nChapter updates in this edition emphasize social responsibility and ethics in marketing, scrutinizing both the dark side and constructive possibilities. Real-world examples, chapter exhibits, and application exercises provide practical relevance and help students master essential skills. New MindTap chapter assessments and case studies help students master consumer behavior concepts and skills as they\u2019re held accountable for course material and challenged to apply it.