Octavius works at a weight loss center

His company advertises that individuals can enroll, meet with dieticians, and join the support group at absolutely no cost. After Octavius signs the customer into the program, he is instructed to reveal that they must buy the company's prepackaged meals in order to stay in the program. The weight loss center is utilizing the _____ technique.
Fill in the blank with correct word


Answer: low-ball

Psychology

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