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michelleunicorn

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According to attribution theory, the more consistent a behavior, the more we are inclined to attribute it to external causes.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

If a person responds to a particular situation in the same way over a long time period, then the attribution theory states that the behavior demonstrates ________.
 
  A) distinctiveness
  B) consensus
  C) consistency
  D) discontinuity
  E) traceability


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Answer to Question 1

FALSE
Explanation: According to attribution theory, the more consistent a behavior, the more we are inclined to attribute it to internal causes.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: C) Consistency in a person's actions means that the person responds in the same way to the same situation over a long period of time. For instance, an employee who has not been late for several months is perceived differently from an employee who is late two or three times a week. The regularly late employee demonstrates high consistency in tardiness.



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