Langer and Her Associates Studied the Reactions of People Who

Essay

Langer and her associates studied the reactions of people who were about to use a photocopier when a researcher approached and asked to use the copier. One of three different requests was made:
- "Excuse me, may I use the Xerox machine?"
- "Excuse me, may I use the Xerox machine, because I have to make copies?"
- "Excuse me, may I use the Xerox machine, because I'm in a rush?"
Describe how you think you would have responded to each of these requests. How did the individuals in Langer's study respond to these requests? How were these results interpreted in our textbook?