People's distinct individual personalities influences their buying behavior. Personality is usually described in terms of traits. What are these traits, and how do they affect the way people purchase items? Give at least one example

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Personality is described in terms of traits such as self-confidence, dominance, sociability, autonomy, defensiveness, adaptability, and aggressiveness. Personality can be useful in analyzing consumer behavior for certain products. Consumers are likely to choose brands with personalities that match their own. For example, someone with a sophisticated personality might be attracted to a more sophisticated product, such as a BMW, while someone with a more rugged personality might be attracted to a more rugged product, such as a Jeep.

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