Nicholas and Dave both share a birthday and go to the same bar together when they turn 21.Neither has had a drink before,so they both have only two beers because they are unsure how the alcohol will affect them.Nicholas remains relatively sober,but Dave ends up feeling quite drunk.Which is the most likely explanation for the difference?

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The fact that Nicholas remained relatively sober while Dave ended up feeling quite drunk suggests that individual characteristics, such as differences in metabolism or tolerance to alcohol, likely played a role in the difference in their reactions. Experience, environmental setting, and mental sets are less likely to explain such individual differences.

Nicholas and Dave Both Share a Birthday and Go to the Same