Jim Just Received an "A" on His Statistics Exam

question 75

Multiple Choice

Jim just received an "A" on his statistics exam.While he is still happy about this,a classmate asks to borrow his lecture notes.According to research on emotion-based appeals for compliance,why is Jim likely to comply with this request?

• A) The request will seem less threatening to Jim.
• B) Jim will feel guilty if he does not comply.
• C) Granting the request will help Jim sustain his good mood.
• D) The request will seem less threatening to Jim, and he will feel guilty if he does not comply.

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