Shopping Behaviors and Gender Differences

The video explores gender stereotypes in shopping, highlighting the notion that men are either 'grab and goers' or 'wait and winers', while women are seen as shopaholics. It challenges these stereotypes by presenting findings from a study on compulsive buying, showing that men and women are equally likely to be compulsive buyers. The video also discusses the reluctance of men and college students to return items, often due to fear of confrontation, and contrasts this with women's more frequent return habits.

What stereotype is commonly associated with men's shopping behavior?

• Men prefer online shopping.

• Men enjoy browsing for hours.

• Men shop more than women.

• Men are either 'grab and goers' or 'wait and whiners'.

What did the author find about women's shopping preferences?

• Women shop only during sales.

• Many women dislike shopping and prefer to 'grab and go'.

• All women love shopping.

• Women shop only for essentials.

What does the study on compulsive buying reveal about men?

• Men never buy compulsively.

• Men are equally likely to be compulsive buyers but often call it collecting.

• Men are less likely to be compulsive buyers than women.

• Men only buy compulsively during sales.

Why are men less likely to return items to stores?

• They prefer to sell unwanted items online.

• They always buy the right items.

• They fear confrontation or find it inconvenient.

• They enjoy keeping everything they buy.

What is a common reason college students avoid returning items?

• They always buy the right size.

• They prefer to donate unwanted items.

• They fear confrontation or are too lazy.

• They are too busy with studies.