Clara Calls Potential Research Participants and Asks If They Would

question 35

Multiple Choice

Clara calls potential research participants and asks if they would be willing to give blood. Once they have agreed to donate blood, she informs them that their donation is scheduled at 7:00 in the morning on a Saturday. Though most participants are not happy to hear this information, almost all of them do show up for the blood donation appointment. Clara has taken advantage of

• A) lowballing.
• B) the foot-in-the-door technique.
• C) the door-in-the-face technique.
• D) psychological reactance.

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Definitions:

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to restricted food intake and extreme thinness.

Hypokalemia

A medical condition characterized by lower than normal levels of potassium in the bloodstream, which can affect heart and muscle function.

Serum Potassium

The concentration of potassium in the blood serum, important for regulating heart and muscle function.

Electrolyte Imbalances

Disruption in the levels of minerals in the body essential for muscle contractions, nerve impulses, and hydration.