The residents on Northgate Road have convened to discuss whether their private road should be paved. The majority are in favor of having the road paved. However Nicholas, a long-time resident, expresses his opposition. Which of the following is unlikely ?
A) The residents will think more carefully about the issue of paving the road because Nicholas presented a dissenting opinion.
B) Nicholas's status of being a long-time resident and its accompanying idiosyncrasy credits will help him influence the group.
C) Nicholas will not gain private conformity to his opinion, only public conformity.
D) Nicholas will be more influential if he repeatedly expresses his opposition as the group discusses the benefits of paving the road.
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