Angela Received a Telephone Call Last Night from a Telemarketer

Angela received a telephone call last night from a telemarketer who said she was gathering research information on people's feelings about how well the local welfare system cares for the needy in their community. After she answered the questions, Angela was asked if she wanted to improve the plight of the poor in her community by contributing to People United Against Poverty, an organization that holds the same views as Angela. The telemarketer who called Angela engaged in _____.