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

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Self-perception theory is more applicable when the behavior does not threaten a person's self-worth and when initial attitudes are weak or unclear, as 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