Vince Is Trying to Pick Up a Woman at a Bar

question 155

Multiple Choice

Vince is trying to pick up a woman at a bar. Instead of approaching her with a boring standard line (e.g., Can I buy you a drink?) , he tries something new. He asks, "Can I buy you a diamond?" Even though he has no intention of buying the woman a diamond (at least not right away) , he hopes that this will capture her attention. Social psychologists would say that Vince is using the ____ social influence technique.

• A)legitimization-of-paltry-favors
• B)labeling
• C)disrupt-and-reframe
• D)pique

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Definitions:

Scientific Community

A group of scientists and researchers who share knowledge, collaborate on studies, and contribute to the advancement of science.

Voluntary Palmar Grasp

A developmental milestone in infants, where they intentionally grasp objects with their hands.

Reflex Palmar Grasp

An involuntary movement in infants where the hand closes around an object placed in its palm, a normal reflex indicating healthy neuromuscular development.

Neat Pincer Grasp

The ability of an infant or child to pick up small objects using the thumb and one finger, typically developing around 9 to 12 months of age.