Distraction and Dissonance: A model of the persuasive process

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Foulger, Davis A. (2005). References. From the Hypermedia Edition of Foulger, Davis A. (1977). Distraction and Dissonance: A model of the persuasive process. Master's Thesis. University of Central Florida. Retrieved from http://foulger.info/davis/mastersThesis/references.htm.