If you notice that a student who does not talk to others in history class does talk freely to others in English class and in math class, you might attribute his behavior to not knowing anyone in history class. Your attribution was based on which aspect of his behavior?
A)self-handicapping nature
B)distinctiveness
C)consistency
D)situational demands

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The attribution was based on distinctiveness because the student's behavior (talking freely) is distinctive or different in history class compared to other classes, suggesting the behavior might be influenced by specific factors related to the history class environment, such as not knowing anyone.

If You Notice That a Student Who Does Not Talk