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Foot-in-the-Door

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AP Psychology

Definition

The foot-in-the-door technique is a compliance strategy that involves making a small request first, then following it up with a larger request. It relies on the principle of consistency, where people are more likely to comply with a big request after agreeing to a smaller one.

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