Suppose You Are Working at a Job That You Enjoy

question 24

Multiple Choice

Suppose you are working at a job that you enjoy and at which you would like to remain for the foreseeable future. You are evaluating the persuasion strategies discussed in the text, and would like to rule out the one with the MOST potential for offending your coworkers and/or ruining your otherwise good reputation. Which of the following techniques should you AVOID? 

• A) Foot-in-the Door.
• B) Lowball.
• C) Door-in-the Face.
• D) Scarcity principle.

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Definitions:

True Purpose

is the actual objective or intended goal behind an action, study, or endeavor, often as opposed to what is stated or apparent.

Informed Consent

The process by which researchers provide potential participants with all relevant information about a study before they agree to participate, ensuring that participation is voluntary.

Elaborate Deception

A method used in psychological research where detailed lies are told to participants to manipulate their behavior without them being aware of the true purpose of the experiment.

Ethical Issues

Moral challenges that arise in the conduct of research or professional practice, necessitating considerations of right and wrong.