Professional Persuaders Often Manipulate People's Attitudes and Behavior Using Techniques

question 179

True/False

Professional persuaders often manipulate people's attitudes and behavior using techniques based on two social norms, the rule of reciprocity and the rule of commitment.

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Definitions:

Finance Charge

Fees and interest charges associated with the borrowing of money or the extension of credit.

Installments

Periodic payments made towards settling a debt or purchasing a good, spreading out the total cost over a period of time.

Fair Credit Reporting Act

A federal law that regulates the collection, dissemination, and use of consumer credit information to ensure accuracy and privacy.

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

A US federal law aimed at preventing abusive, deceptive, and unfair practices by debt collectors when collecting debts.