Aronson,Turner,and Carlsmith found that only a _____________ source elicited considerable opinion change when advocating a position greatly discrepant from the recipient's.

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Aronson, Turner, and Carlsmith's classic study on cognitive dissonance found that only a credible source could elicit considerable opinion change when advocating a position greatly discrepant from the recipient's. Credible sources are perceived as trustworthy and knowledgeable, which makes their arguments more persuasive. Physically appealing, fear-arousing, and personally familiar sources may also have an impact on attitude change, but they are not as reliable as credibility in influencing attitude change.

Aronson,Turner,and Carlsmith Found That Only a _____________ Source Elicited Considerable