Question ID:PT70 S1 Q14 Passage:Sharon heard her favorite novelist speak out against a political candidate that Sharon has supported for years. As a result, Sharon's estimation of the novelist declined but her estimation of the candidate did not change. Stem:The situation described above conforms most closely to which one of the following principles? Correct Answer Choice:DChoice A:Artists who speak out on political matters will have influence only among their most dedicated fans. Choice B:A political statement from an artist should be considered only if the artist has established a reputation for being an honest and knowledgeable observer of politics. Choice C:Artists should limit their public political statements to issues that are somehow related to the arts. Choice D:Someone who hears testimony that contradicts a long-standing opinion will generally entertain doubts about the source of the testimony rather than the correctness of the opinion. Choice E:People are far less likely to renounce an allegiance that they have had for many years than to renounce an allegiance that is new to them.