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The Nature of Attitudes and Persuasion

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Congruity Theory

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

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Information Integration Theory

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Information Integration Theory

Information Integration Theory
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Glossary
adding: a mathematical formula that combines several pieces of information by adding the value/weight of each piece of information

averaging: a mathematical formula that combines several pieces of information by averaging (calculating the mean) the value/weight of each piece of information

value (of a piece of information): our evaluation (favorable or unfavorable) of some person, thing, or idea

weight (of a piece of information): the perceived importance of some information

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