Miranda Received a Phone Call from a Telemarketer for a Local

question 101

Multiple Choice

Miranda received a phone call from a telemarketer for a local charity. The telemarketer asked for a $1000 donation. When Miranda refused, the telemarketer then asked for $25, to which Miranda agreed. This is an example of the ________.

• A)foot-in-the-door technique
• B)door-in-the-face technique
• C)low-ball technique
• D)bait-and-switch technique

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Definitions:

Hysteria

A psychological condition that manifests as exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion or excitement, often without an identifiable cause.

Amnesia

is a disorder characterized by the loss of memories, such as facts, information, and experiences, which can be temporary or permanent, and partial or complete.

Paralysis

The loss or impairment of voluntary muscular power, potentially caused by injury or disease affecting the nervous system.

Between-Family Differences

Variabilities in characteristics, such as socioeconomic status, parenting styles, or resources, that exist among different families.