Self-perception theory appears to offer a better explanation of attitude change than dissonance theory when the counterattitudinal behaviour does not threaten a person's self-worth and when our attitudes are _________ to begin with.
A)strong
B)weak or unclear
C)negative
D)positive

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Self-perception theory is more applicable when our initial attitudes are weak or unclear because it suggests that individuals infer their attitudes from their behavior in the absence of strong pre-existing attitudes.

Self-Perception Theory Appears to Offer a Better Explanation of Attitude