Instead of using the standard queries, "Can you spare any change?" or "Can you spare a dollar?"-a homeless person asks passersby, "Spare four hundred dollars and thirty-seven cents?" She is apparently making use of the ____ technique of social influence.

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The pique technique involves making a request in an unusual or unexpected manner to pique the target's interest, making them more likely to engage or comply. By asking for a specific and unusual amount of money, the homeless person is likely trying to increase the chances that passersby will stop and consider the request, rather than dismissing it as they might a more typical solicitation for change.

Instead of Using the Standard Queries, "Can You Spare Any