A Study by Langer, Blank, and Chanowitz 1978) a Requester

question 10

Multiple Choice

a study by Langer, Blank, and Chanowitz 1978) a requester asked subjects to allow him to cut in front of them in line to make 5 xerox copies. One group of subject received no reason for the request. A second group received a good reason, "because I'm in a rush." A third group received a trivial placibic) reason, "because I have to make some copies." What happened?

• A) Only the group getting the good reason complied more than the group getting no reason.
• B) Only the group getting the trivial reason complied more than the group getting no reason.
• C) Both of the groups getting a reason of either sort complied more than the group getting no reason.
• D) All of the groups complied about equally.

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Definitions:

Eccentric Behavior

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Social Rejection

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A mental health condition characterized by unstable moods, behavior, and relationships, often resulting from a pattern of varying self-image, impulsivity, and difficulties in managing emotions.

Dramatic Behavior

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