The document discusses the VALS framework for segmenting consumers based on their motivation and resources. The framework divides consumers into eight segments: Innovators, Thinkers, Believers, Achievers, Strivers, Experiencers, Makers, and Survivors/Strugglers. Each segment is defined based on their primary motivation (ideals, achievement, or self-expression) and level of resources and innovation. Examples of typical purchases are provided for each segment. The VALS framework aims to understand how consumers' psychology influences their behavior in the marketplace.