Shelley was initially moderately in favor of a proposal to build a city bike path. At a meeting, she learns that not only will the path provide recreational opportunities and allow for some decrease in traffic, but that in towns with paths, the crime rate tends to go down and businesses along the path do better. She is now strongly in favor of the proposal. The theory that best explains her change of opinion is the __________ theory.
A) persuasive arguments
B) social comparison
C) culture-value
D) groupthink

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The persuasive arguments theory suggests that people are more likely to change their attitudes and opinions when presented with persuasive and compelling arguments. Shelley's change in opinion is based on new information and benefits of the bike path, which is in line with the principles of the persuasive arguments theory.

Shelley Was Initially Moderately in Favor of a Proposal to Build