THE INFLUENCE OF VERBAL RESPONSES TO COMMON GREETINGS ON COMPLIANCE BEHAVIOR - THE FOOT-IN-THE-MOUTH EFFECT

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作者
HOWARD, DJ
机构
[1] Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas
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10.1111/j.1559-1816.1990.tb00399.x
中图分类号
B84 [心理学];
学科分类号
04 ; 0402 ;
摘要
This study reports the results of three field experiments which demonstrate that asking someone how they feel, having them verbally respond, and then acknowledging that response, facilitates compliance with a charitable request. The findings are discussed with respect to the influence of public commitments on behavioral consistency. Before you ask anyone for a donation, you first ask them how they're feeling. After they tell you they're feeling good, and you tell them you're glad they're feeling good, the/11 be more likely to contribute to helping someone who isn't. Copyright © 1990, Wiley Blackwell. All rights reserved
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