Kelley Hypothesized That People Make Causal Attributions by Observing

question 52

Multiple Choice

Kelley hypothesized that people make causal attributions by observing:

• A) External and internal factors
• B) Consensus, distinctiveness, and consistency
• C) Effort and ability
• D) Implicit and explicit factors
• E) Stereotypes

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