Amber and Jules are friends but differ in how neat they keep their rooms. According to personality psychologists, the distinction between the friends can be referred to as a(n) __________.
A) hypothesis
B) social influence
C) direct persuasion attempt
D) individual difference

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The distinction between Amber and Jules in terms of how neat they keep their rooms is a characteristic that varies between individuals and is therefore an individual difference. Option A (hypothesis) is not applicable in this context, as a hypothesis is a tentative explanation for a phenomenon that has yet to be fully tested. Option B (social influence) and option C (direct persuasion attempt) do not apply in this scenario, as there is no evidence of a direct influence or attempt to persuade either individual to change their behavior.

Amber and Jules Are Friends but Differ in How Neat