Jamal watches how his new girlfriend reacts to a performer at a comedy club. Is she easily amused or is the comedian really that funny? If he compares his girlfriend's response to the comedian to other people in the audience, he is focusing on ________ information.

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Focusing on how other people in the audience react (consensus) allows Jamal to determine if his girlfriend's response is typical or if she finds the comedian particularly funny. It is not necessary to consider consistency or distinctiveness in this situation, and shared information is not relevant.

Jamal Watches How His New Girlfriend Reacts to a Performer