The dean of students speaks to two lacrosse athletes regarding humors that the team hazed freshmen.The dean threatens the first athlete, "If you don't tell me who was behind the hazing, then I will suspend you for the next three games." To the second athlete, the dean says, "If you don't tell me who was behind the hazing, then I will suspend you for the entire season." The second athlete is more likely to comply with the dean's request.

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The second athlete is facing a more severe consequence, so they will likely be more motivated to comply with the dean's request.

The Dean of Students Speaks to Two Lacrosse Athletes Regarding