Deborah Has Always Wanted to Go to College at Stanford

question 73

Multiple Choice

Deborah has always wanted to go to college at Stanford. She applied but was not accepted to Stanford; however, she was accepted at U.C. Berkeley. At first, she was crushed, but then she started telling all her teachers and friends that "U.C. Berkeley is a far more interesting school." Her statement reflects an attempt to reduce ____.

• A)cognitive dissonance
• B)the actor-observer bias
• C)social exclusion
• D)social facilitation

Grasp the importance and application of being specific and clear when asking questions within a routine request.

Identify the elements of a courteous close in a routine request.

Comprehend the strategies for stating the request effectively and efficiently.

Understand how to apply the direct approach in writing routine requests.

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