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Peripheral Route to Persuasion
The peripheral route to persuasion is an indirect method that leverages peripheral cues to create a positive association with a message. Rather than relying on factual arguments about a product's quality, this route uses positive emotions and celebrity endorsements to influence the audience. This approach requires minimal cognitive effort from the audience, who do not need to be analytical or motivated. While it can foster positive feelings towards a product or message, the resulting change in attitude or behavior is typically less permanent and may even occur without the audience's conscious awareness.
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Determinants of Route Processing Use
Example of Peripheral Route Persuasion: Athlete Advertising Shoes
Example of Peripheral Route Persuasion: Celebrity Clothing Endorsement
Product Placement
Example of Peripheral Route Persuasion: Political Campaign Buttons
A car advertisement features a famous, well-respected actor driving a new luxury vehicle through scenic mountain roads. The ad is filled with beautiful imagery and inspiring music, but provides no information about the car's fuel efficiency, safety ratings, or engine specifications. Which of the following best explains why this persuasive approach is effective?