Suppose that a local government is considering a construction project that will cost taxpayers a large amount of money. Residents have strong views on both sides of the debate. In an attempt to educate the public, the city arranges several informational sessions in which the pros and cons of the project are discussed. Which result is consistent with the psychological literature?
A) Residents' original attitudes towards the project would be strengthened by attending the informational sessions.
B) Residents' original attitudes towards the project would be weakened slightly by attending the informational sessions.
C) The majority of the residents would change their minds after hearing evidence on both sides of the debate.
D) The informational sessions would have no effect whatsoever on residents' attitudes towards the project.
A) Residents' original attitudes towards the project would be strengthened by attending the informational sessions.
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