________ occurs when people are persuaded on the basis of factors unrelated to the nature or quality of the content of a persuasive message.

A. Peripheral route processing
B. Compliance
C. Stereotyping
D. Cognitive dissonance


Answer: A

Psychology

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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