"Professor Wilson," Asks Jeremy,who Is a Freshman in Class,"I Had

question 86

Multiple Choice

"Professor Wilson," asks Jeremy,who is a freshman in class,"I had a really tough week and wanted to know if I can turn in our term paper a week late.I just haven't had time to write it!" Given that this request comes on the Friday the paper is due,Professor Wilson declines the request."Then would it be okay if I get it to you on Monday,or even email it to you tomorrow?" To this changed request,Professor Williams agrees.Professor Williams is obviously not a psychology teacher,otherwise he would know he was just a victim of the __________ technique.

• A) bait-and-switch
• B) foot-in-the-door
• C) door-in-the-face
• D) lowball

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