Jackson agreed to Stanley's suggestion that they shoplift some video games.Later in the week,Jackson agreed to go along with Stanley's suggestion to steal a neighbor's expensive racing bike.Reflecting on what he had done,Jackson was surprised by his willingness to comply with Stanley's request.Jackson's experience illustrates

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Jackson's behavior is an example of the foot-in-the-door phenomenon, which occurs when a person is more likely to comply with a large request after first complying with a smaller request. In this case, Jackson first agreed to shoplift video games, which may have made him more likely to agree to steal the bike later on.

Jackson Agreed to Stanley's Suggestion That They Shoplift Some Video