Question

A person on campus walks up to you and asks if you would be willing to wear a ribbon to show support for her cause. though the ribbon is a bit unattractive, it is small so you agree to wear it. after agreeing to this request, the solicitor then asks you if you would be willing to make a donation of $15. this example best demonstrates the persuasion technique called

Answer 1

This example best demonstrates the persuasion technique called "the foot-in-the-door technique".

Foot-in-the-door or as known FITD technique refers to a strategy when someone wants to get anybody to comply with a bigger request, they first convince the subject for a smaller or modest task or request.