In a 2012 Survey, _____ Were in a Dead Heat

question 26

Multiple Choice

In a 2012 survey, _____ were in a dead heat as the least trusted institutions in the U.S., and public confidence in them could be measured in single digits.

• A) lawyers and accountants
• B) CEOs and Board of directors
• C) Wall Street and Congress
• D) White House and Congress

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Definitions:

Heuristic

A simple, efficient rule or method used to make decisions, learn something, or solve problems quickly.

Door-In-The-Face Tactic

Multiple-request technique to gain compliance, in which the focal request is preceded by a larger request that is bound to be refused.

Compliance Technique

Strategies used to persuade or influence others to agree with or obey a request or command.

Emotional Tactic

A strategy that uses emotions to influence or manipulate others' decisions or perceptions.