Jo Is Considering Purchasing a New Cat,but Is Unsure of Which

Jo is considering purchasing a new cat,but is unsure of which ones shed,which ones are indoor or outdoor,and which ones are most friendly around children.She decides to ask several friends,who already have cats,to list out the reasons they used when they purchased their own cats.In which stage of the consumer purchase decision process is Jo?

A) problem recognition
B) information search
C) alternative evaluation
D) purchase decision