Mara Needs to Borrow James's Pen and Is Pondering How

question 111

Multiple Choice

Mara needs to borrow James's pen and is pondering how to ask him.She considers three options-asking for the pen outright without any reasoning,telling him that she needs the pen "to write something," or telling him that she needs it "to sign a letter." Which of the following is the most likely to occur?

• A) James is more likely to comply with the outright request than the "letter" plea.
• B) James is equally likely to comply with the "letter" plea and the outright request.
• C) James is less likely to comply with the "write something" plea than the outright request.
• D) James is equally likely to comply with the "letter" plea and the "write something" plea.

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