Previous attraction effect studies show that alternative choices are affected by the entry of decoy alternatives. However, much remains to be known as to the causes for this effect. This article explores attraction effects depending on various positio...
Previous attraction effect studies show that alternative choices are affected by the entry of decoy alternatives. However, much remains to be known as to the causes for this effect. This article explores attraction effects depending on various positions and frequencies of decoy alternatives. Three specific effects, namely, range-frequency, compromise and substitution are hypothesized and tested as to the causes for the (negative) attraction effects. Experimental results demonstrate that the (negative) attraction effects depend on various positions and frequencies of decoy alternatives. Marketing implications of the findings are discussed.