Self-perception theory is more applicable to situations in which people's attitudes are initially _____, while cognitive dissonance theory is more applicable to situations in which people's attitudes are initially _____.
A)clear, salient, and strong; vague, ambiguous, and weak
B)negative; positive
C)positive; negative
D)vague, ambiguous, and weak; clear, salient, and strong

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Self-perception theory is most applicable when people's attitudes are initially vague, ambiguous, and weak because it suggests that individuals infer their attitudes by observing their own behavior. Cognitive dissonance theory is more relevant when attitudes are initially clear, salient, and strong, as it deals with the discomfort one experiences when holding two or more conflicting cognitions, often leading to an alteration in one's attitude or behavior to reduce the dissonance.

Self-Perception Theory Is More Applicable to Situations in Which People's