Which of the following statements about the purchase stage of the consumer purchase decision process is NOT true?

a$.$ The purchase stage requires choosing from whom to buy.

b$.$ The purchase stage includes deciding when to buy.

c$.$ The purchase stage follows the alternative evaluation stage in the consumer purchase decision process.

d$.$ The act of picking a brand is the result of the purchase decision.

e$.$ The purchase stage involves gathering last minute information to aid in the decision about what to buy.