_____ is an influence tactic where another person is given praise or sympathy in an effort to make the other person feel important
a. Assertiveness
b. Ingratiation
c. Rationality
d. Upward appeal
B
Ingratiation means trying to make the other person feel important—giving praise or sympathizing. Ingratiation is attempting to advance oneself by trying to make another person feel important.
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