Ming says that she works out in the evenings instead of the afternoons because her boyfriend John is always late coming home from work. John says he doesn't bother to rush home from work because Ming is always working out at the college gym. Which term refers to the difference in perspective between Ming and John?
A)interpretation
B)perspective-taking
C)punctuation
D)selection

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The term "punctuation" refers to the way in which people mark the beginning and end of interaction sequences, which can lead to different interpretations of events or behaviors. In this case, Ming and John have different punctuations of their evening routines, leading to a cycle of behavior based on their individual perspectives.

Ming Says That She Works Out in the Evenings Instead