A manager has noticed that a subordinate is not friendly to coworkers and is not friendly in social situations outside work. The manager is using ______________ information when explaining the cause of the unfriendliness.

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Distinctiveness information refers to how differently a person behaves in different situations. If the subordinate is unfriendly both at work and in social situations, it indicates low distinctiveness, suggesting that the unfriendliness is a consistent trait across different contexts.

A Manager Has Noticed That a Subordinate Is Not Friendly