When your best friend does you an unexpected favor, you interpret it as a sincere sign of friendship, but if a coworker does you the same favor, you are more likely to wonder whether he or she has an ulterior motive. This is due to what influencing factor on interpretation?
A) Interaction construct
B) Knowledge of the individual
C) Closeness of the relationship
D) Personal experience

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This scenario is influenced by the closeness of the relationship. You interpret actions differently based on how close you are to the person doing the favor, with a best friend's actions being seen as more sincere than those of a coworker.

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