Bob stands up, raises his hands in the air, and yells at the top of his lungs. If you know that he is doing this at a well-attended baseball game, you don't necessarily think that this information provides you with much information about Bob's personality. However, if you are told that Bob does this while waiting in line for groceries at the super market, this same behaviour has more impact on your estimation of what kind of person Bob is. This second instance of Bob's behaviour provides information that contributes significantly to inferences regarding personality and demonstrates the contribution of _____________.

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This behavior demonstrates the contribution of "individuality." The context in which Bob's behavior occurs (at a supermarket) is unusual and deviates from social norms, making it more informative about his personality traits or individuality compared to a common context like a baseball game, where such behavior might be considered normal.

Bob Stands Up, Raises His Hands in the Air, and Yells