In a study discussed in your textbook, researchers studied the reactions of people who were about to use a photocopier when a researcher approached and asked to be allowed to use it first. One of three different requests was made:
-"Excuse me; may I use the Xerox machine?"
-"Excuse me; may I use the Xerox machine, because I have to make copies?"
-"Excuse me; may I use the Xerox machine, because I'm in a rush?"
How did the individuals typically respond to these requests? How were these results interpreted in our textbook?

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The Answer of In a study discussed in your textbook, researchers studied the reactions of people who were about to use a photocopier when a researcher approached and asked to be allowed to use it first. One of three different requests was made:
-"Excuse me; may I use the Xerox machine?"
-"Excuse me; may I use the Xerox machine, because I have to make copies?"
-"Excuse me; may I use the Xerox machine, because I'm in a rush?"
How did the individuals typically respond to these requests? How were these results interpreted in our textbook?

In a Study Discussed in Your Textbook, Researchers Studied the Reactions