A group of friends is playing a relaxed game of touch football. Bill, an extremely competitive guy, asks if he can join in, and soon the game turns into a rough game of tackle football. This is an example of the way in which

A) people choose situations.
B) the situation can change the person.
C) situations choose people.
D) the person can change the situation.


Answer: D

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