While completing a survey on attitudes toward house ownership, John was hit by an attack of indigestion. Which of the following best accounts for the difference between John's and another respondent's scores?
A) A true difference in attitudes
B) A true difference in personality between John and Bob
C) A difference due to temporary personal factors
D) A difference due to situational factors
E) A difference due to variations in administration.

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John's indigestion is a temporary personal factor that could affect his responses, leading to a difference in scores compared to another respondent.

While Completing a Survey on Attitudes Toward House Ownership, John