When a Phone Interviewer Asks a Respondent If They Would

question 52

Multiple Choice

When a phone interviewer asks a respondent if they would be willing to fill out a ten- page survey that would be mailed to them the following week,and when receiving a negative response to that request,asks the respondent if she would answer three short questions over the phone at the present time,this is an example of:

• A)the foot-in-the-door technique
• B)probing
• C)the door-in-the-face technique
• D)verification

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Definitions:

Humanistic

Pertaining to a psychological perspective that emphasizes individual growth, self-actualization, and the understanding of human behavior by considering the whole person.

Fully Functioning

A term often used in psychology to describe an individual who is living at their highest potential, often related to self-actualization.

Consistency

The quality of achieving a uniform, stable, and unvarying approach in actions or behavior over time.

Precisely Balanced System

A system fine-tuned to maintain equilibrium among its components, ensuring stable functioning.