People tend to make internal attributions for behavior when the behavior is:

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When behavior is high in consistency but low in distinctiveness or consensus, it is perceived as being typical of the person and not influenced by situational factors. Therefore, people tend to make internal attributions for such behavior. High consistency means that the behavior is repeated over time, low distinctiveness means that the behavior is not unique to a certain situation, and low consensus means that others do not behave similarly in the same situation.

People Tend to Make Internal Attributions for Behavior When the Behavior