Which theory explains attitude change through central and peripheral routes of persuasion?

A Cognitive dissonance theory

B Elaboration Likelihood Model

C Social identity theory

D Self-perception theory

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

ELM (Petty & Cacioppo): central route = careful argument evaluation; peripheral route = superficial cues (attractiveness, number of arguments).

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The correct answer to the question "Which theory explains attitude change through central and peripheral routes of persuasion?" is Option B: Elaboration Likelihood Model.

The other options — A) Cognitive dissonance theory, C) Social identity theory, D) Self-perception theory — are incorrect for this Everyday Science question. As explained above: ELM (Petty & Cacioppo): central route = careful argument evaluation; peripheral route = superficial cues (attractiveness, number of arguments).

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Which theory explains attitude change through central and peripheral routes of persuasion?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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