APA Handbook of Consumer Psychology presents a comprehensive survey of the field, including historical reviews and critical sources of information in both core and emerging literature. Broad coverage areas include perspectives on consumer psychology, consumer characteristics and contexts, use of psychology to communicate with consumers, consumer cognitions and affect, and use of psychology to carry out business functions. Chapters pinpoint practical issues; probe unresolved and controversial topics in a balanced manner; and present future theoretical, research, and practice trends.