Which psychological principle explains why LeBron James' endorsement of Nike is more effective than if he endorsed a cooking brand?

Celebrity endorsements are a powerful marketing tool that can significantly influence consumer behavior. When famous people attach their name and image to products, they leverage a psychological phenomenon called 'source credibility' that can transfer their perceived attributes to the brand. This poll tests your knowledge about the psychological mechanisms behind celebrity endorsement effectiveness and how marketers strategically pair celebrities with products.

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Match-up Hypothesis: Consumers respond more favorably when there's congruence between the celebrity's image and the endorsed product's attributes
Halo Effect: Any celebrity endorsement automatically transfers all positive attributes regardless of relevance to the product category
Primacy Effect: The first celebrity to endorse a product category permanently owns consumer association with that category
Cognitive Dissonance Theory: Consumers purchase products to resolve the tension between admiring celebrities and not owning what they endorse