Giving compliments, doing unsolicited favors, acting deferential and respectful, and acting especially friendly and helpful before making a request are examples of ________.
A) pressure
B) collaboration
C) apprising
D) ingratiation

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These behaviors are examples of ingratiation, a psychological technique where an individual attempts to become more likable to their target, often through flattery or other forms of making the target feel good, before making a request.

Giving Compliments, Doing Unsolicited Favors, Acting Deferential and Respectful, and Acting