In a test of whether knowledge of brand influenced 74 subjects' preferences for chocolate candy, knowledge of brand name was associated with preference for the brand. Lack of knowledge of the distinction between brand-name and generic candies was associated with no preference. Gender was not a factor. The results are discussed in terms of the role brand names play in the attractiveness of consumer products.
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