Sally is interested in purchasing a DVD player, but she is overwhelmed by the many different models available at her local electronics store. She decides to consult a magazine devoted to reviewing the quality of home electronics. After reading a number of articles stating the pros and cons of each model, she decides on a DVD player. Sally has been persuaded to purchase this particular DVD player because of the _____ route to persuasion.

a. peripheral
b. central
c. logical
d. image