This research represents an exploratory investigation of the relationship between consumers’ intellegence, creativity, and ability to activate consumption-relevant information. Within the cohort sample used, it was found that these three characteristics were positively related. The implications of this pattern for public policies designed to inform and educate consumers are discussed.
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