According to balance theory, the two types of relations between the elements of observer, person, and object are referred to as _____.
A) primary relations and secondary relations
B) sentiment relations and unit relations
C) central route and peripheral route
D) acceptable relations and rejected relations
E) cognitive relations and affective relations

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Balance theory proposes that attitudes are evaluated based on two types of relations: sentiment relations (positive or negative feelings toward the object) and unit relations (whether the observer and person share similar attitudes toward the object). Therefore, option B is the most appropriate answer as it refers to the two specific relations identified by balance theory. None of the other options correctly capture these relations.

According to Balance Theory, the Two Types of Relations Between