Remy Has Recently Learned About Kelley's Covariation Model

question 199

Multiple Choice

Remy has recently learned about Kelley's covariation model. He uses it when his sister does something that isn't typical for her so the consistency of that behavior is low. What kind of attribution does he make for her behavior?

• A) situational attribution
• B) personal attribution as long as distinctiveness is low
• C) external attribution as long as consensus is high
• D) internal attribution

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