During a recent conversation about birth control, Pablo told Mia that he had changed his mind during the conversation and now believes that Mia is right about birth control. He told her that he changed his mind because she cited the results of a survey demonstrating that a majority of people agree with Mia. Spiral of Silence theorists would argue that Pablo
A) lacks debating skills
B) should stand his ground
C) had a "last-minute swing"
D) became part of the hard core

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Pablo's change of mind, influenced by the majority opinion presented by Mia, is an example of a "last-minute swing," a concept related to the Spiral of Silence theory, which suggests individuals may change their opinions to align with the perceived majority view to avoid isolation.

During a Recent Conversation About Birth Control, Pablo Told Mia