Trina notices her brother Mark eating a second piece of chocolate from a box of candy.Because he rarely eats candy of any kind,Trina concludes that Mark must really like the chocolate.In this instance,Trina is relying on ________ information to explain her brother's behavior.

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Trina is using distinctiveness information, as she is basing her conclusion on the fact that Mark rarely eats candy of any kind, but is eating a second piece of the specific chocolate from the box. This suggests that his behavior is unique or distinct from his typical behavior.

Trina Notices Her Brother Mark Eating a Second Piece of Chocolate