When people make attributions, research has suggested, they rely less on consensus information than the covariation model suggests, and rely more heavily on __________.

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Research has shown that people rely more on consistency and distinctiveness when making attributions than on consensus information, as predicted by the covariation model. Consistency refers to the extent to which a behavior is consistent over time, while distinctiveness refers to the extent to which a behavior is unique to a particular situation or context.

When People Make Attributions, Research Has Suggested, They Rely Less