Fact Pattern 10-1 Lulene Makes the Best Lemon Meringue Pies in Mississippi. So

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Fact Pattern 10-1
Lulene makes the best lemon meringue pies in Mississippi. So Ellen, who owns Ellen's Old Fashion Cafe, contracts with Lulene to buy 50 pies per week at the price of $5.00 per pie.
Although Lulene took a class in business law, she forgot to get her agreement with Ellen in writing. Lulene and Ellen agreed during a chat. Lulene said: "I will supply you with lemon meringue pies for however long you want them at $5.00 per pie." Ellen said: "That's great, I'll take them." Both women were pleased.
Soon Lulene had a problem. Between a hurricane in Florida and brush fires in California, the price of lemons increased by 200%. Now, instead of the $5.00 per pie price she intended to charge Ellen, she feels she must charge $7.00 per pie to make a little profit.
Lulene calls Ellen with the bad news and Ellen has a fit. She tells Lulene that's too bad, but the deal is off. Lulene says, "That's what you think!" and goes to see Amanda, her attorney.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 10-1. After Lulene offers to supply Ellen with pies, Ellen says, "That's great, but I would like to have some coconut lemon bars as well." In this case, Ellen's acceptance:

• A) is valid under the common law only
• B) is valid based on equivocality
• C) is invalid because it is unequivocal
• D) is invalid because it is not a clear acceptance of the offer
• E) is invalid because it was made too late

Explain the role of commitment, self-perception, and social norms in compliance and obedience.

Understand the psychological processes involved in resistance to conformity and the factors that enable it.

Assess how socio-economic factors and personal circumstances influence preferences for leadership and decision-making.

Recognize the impact of framing and specificity in persuasive requests and their likely outcomes.

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Definitions:

Universal Emotion

Basic emotions that are experienced by all humans across cultures, such as happiness, sadness, fear, disgust, anger, and surprise.

Security Motivation

A psychological state driving individuals to pursue safety and security in their environment and relationships.

Growth Motivation

The drive to enhance oneself, learn new things, and effectively meet challenges.

Rank's Theory

A rhetorical strategy emphasizing two complementary strategies: intensification and downplay to persuade others.