Between 1987 and 2000,the Market for Women's Athletic Wear Increased

Between 1987 and 2000,the market for women's athletic wear increased by more than $3 billion while the market for men's athletic wear remained unchanged.Women are no longer satisfied with sporting goods stores that act as if they were serving the women's needs by carrying sports bras and biking shorts,and assuming that women can use male gear.Like men,women want a product that will increase their performance,but they also want something else-a product that will be in tune with their bodies.
-Refer to Women's Athletic Wear.One of the biggest differences between men and women consumers is the fact that men tend to stay store loyal.Women are much more ready to shop around-perhaps because they demand more from their products than men.Andrea wants to start jogging,but she has been told she needs to find a well-fitting sports bra.Andrea is at the first stage of which of the following?

A) selective perception
B) product differentiation
C) product positioning
D) the consumer decision-making process