Groups Seeking Donations Often Ask People to Simply Sign a Petition

question 117

Multiple Choice

Groups seeking donations often ask people to simply sign a petition first.This approach illustrates which of the following social influence techniques?

• A) lowball technique
• B) highball technique
• C) foot-in-the-door technique
• D) reciprocity norm

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Accounting Commission

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