In a Field Experiment, Which Request for Change Was Most

question 134

Multiple Choice

In a field experiment, which request for change was most likely to elicit compliance?

• A) "Can you spare any change?"
• B) "Can you spare 37 cents?"
• C) "Can you spare a quarter?"
• D) "Can you spare some money?"

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Definitions:

Panic Attacks

Sudden episodes of intense fear or anxiety that may include physical symptoms such as palpitations, sweating, or dizziness.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A psychiatric disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a natural disaster, a serious accident, a terrorist act, war/combat, rape, or other violent personal assault.

Mentally Healthy

A state of well-being in which an individual realizes their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and is able to make contributions to their community.

DSM

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a handbook used by healthcare professionals as the authoritative guide to diagnosing mental disorders.