The Power of the Word 'Because' in Influence and Persuasion

The video explores an experiment by Langer, Blank, and Chanovitz on the power of the word 'because' in triggering compliance. The experiment showed that even a weak reason, when introduced with 'because', significantly increased compliance in low-stakes situations. However, for more significant requests, a strong reason was necessary. The video also discusses the inherent human tendency to ask 'why' and how providing a 'because' can influence motivation and compliance.

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