Research indicates that an individual who uses the peripheral route to persuade others will be less likely to change attitudes than an individual who uses a direct or central route of persuasion.

The statement is true. The central route relies on careful thought about the message, so it is more likely to produce a strong, lasting attitude change. The peripheral route relies more on cues such as attractiveness or credibility, which tend to produce less durable changes.

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