Melinda always watched what she ate, and made sure she only ate low-fat foods.She believed that by cutting out the fat, she would be at her best.Recently, though, her sister told her that having a small amount of fat-particularly "healthy" fats like those found in avocados-was better for her health than no fat at all.Melinda was convinced, and now eats a small amount of "healthy fat" each day.The factor(s) that likely lead to Melinda's change in attitude is/are _____________.

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The discrepancy of the message likely led to Melinda's change in attitude because it presented information that was different from her existing beliefs, prompting her to reconsider her stance on dietary fats.

Melinda Always Watched What She Ate, and Made Sure She