A Tortilla Chip Workstation Produces 1,000 Chips in 20 Seconds

question 74

Multiple Choice

A tortilla chip workstation produces 1,000 chips in 20 seconds. Its process time is

• A) .02 seconds per chip
• B) 50 chips per second
• C) 20 seconds
• D) 6000 chips per minute
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Foot-in-the-door Phenomenon

A persuasion strategy where a small request is made first in order to gain compliance with a larger request later.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory proposed by Leon Festinger that explains the discomfort people feel when their beliefs, values, or behaviors are in conflict, leading them to seek consistency.

Role Playing

A technique in therapy and training settings where individuals act out roles to explore particular behaviors, attitudes, or social strategies.

Central Route Persuasion

A method of persuasion that involves high elaboration, where individuals pay close attention to arguments and are influenced by the strength and quality of those arguments.