The ___________ technique may work because, compared to the large first request, the second request seems more reasonable

a) foot-in-the-door
b) face-in-the-door
c) door-in-the-face
d) guilt by association


ANS: C, By "slamming the door" in the face of the requester (refusing the initial large request), you may be more likely to honor the second, smaller request.

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