"door-in-the-face technique" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Modelled on earlier foot-in-the-door technique, with the idea of having the door slammed in one's face when the original request is refused. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} door-in-the-face technique
  1. (psychology) A compliance tactic that involves getting a person to agree to a lesser request by first having them reject a larger one. Wikipedia link: door-in-the-face technique Categories (topical): Psychology Related terms: ambit claim
    Sense id: en-door-in-the-face_technique-en-name-ofpx285A Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: human-sciences, psychology, sciences
     
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