Many People Hang Up on Telemarketers, but Others Will Listen

question 244

Multiple Choice

Many people hang up on telemarketers, but others will listen politely to their pitches even if they are not interested in the product. Telemarketers know that anyone who agrees to listen to a pitch is more likely to buy the product, thanks to the __________ phenomenon.

• A) risky shift
• B) polarization
• C) foot-in-the-door
• D) door-in-the-face

---

Definitions:

Civil Rights Achievement

A milestone or significant progress made in the fight for equal rights and liberties for individuals, particularly in the context of racial, gender, and social equity.

Harry S Truman

The 33rd President of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953, known for implementing the Marshall Plan and ordering the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Desegregation

The process of ending the separation of two groups usually referring to racial segregation.

Military

The armed forces of a country, responsible for defending it from external threats and ensuring internal security.