In determining whether other people engage in the same behavior in the same situations,we gather information on their:

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Consensus refers to whether other people in the same situation would behave in the same way, so it is the most relevant factor for determining whether the behavior is typical or unusual. Consistency and distinctiveness are related to the behavior of that specific individual, rather than others in the situation, and uniqueness is not directly related to determining whether others engage in the behavior.

In Determining Whether Other People Engage in the Same Behavior