Jacob and Sue view a series of events in different ways: Jacob says that he goes out drinking with the guys because she always fusses at him when he gets home; Sue says she fusses at him when he gets home because he always goes out drinking after work. Which term refers to this gap in perception between Jacob and Sue?
A)interpretation
B)perspective-taking
C)punctuation
D)selection

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Punctuation in communication theory refers to the way in which people mark out and organize their experiences in a sequential manner to make sense of events. Jacob and Sue are each punctuating the sequence of events differently to explain their behavior, leading to a gap in perception.

Jacob and Sue View a Series of Events in Different