Which one of the following illustrates situational interest rather than personal interest?
A)Adam finds the Guinness Book of World Records on a library shelf and is intrigued by the strange people it describes.
B)Blaine can't think of anything he'd rather do than play video games with his friends.
C)Chuck spends every Saturday and Sunday working on the 1951 Chevy in his garage.
D)Dave loves to snorkel and hopes to major in marine biology when he goes to college.

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Situational interest is when an individual becomes interested in a particular topic or activity based on the situation or circumstances they are in. In this case, Adam becomes interested in the Guinness Book of World Records because it was in front of him in the library, rather than having a personal inherent interest in it. The other options all demonstrate personal interest in specific activities or topics.

Which One of the Following Illustrates Situational Interest Rather Than