Jamie wants an extra day to write a paper for class. Jamie first asks the professor for a one-week extension for the paper assignment. The professor refuses. Jamie then asks for a one-day extension. The professor agrees. Jamie's behavior best illustrates
a. the door-in-the-face technique.
b. the foot-in-the-door technique.
c. reactance.
d. the dual-process approach.
a
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