Which of the following is NOT an example of resistance to an influence attempt?
A) Carry out the request with only the minimum necessary effort.
B) Delay taking action to see if the agent is serious about the request.
C) Tell the agent why you are too busy now to carry out the request.
D) Appeal to a higher authority to rescind or change the request.

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Carrying out the request with only the minimum necessary effort is an example of compliance rather than resistance, as the individual is still completing the task, albeit with minimal effort. Resistance involves actions or attitudes that oppose or challenge the influence attempt, which is not the case when the request is ultimately fulfilled, even minimally.

Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of Resistance