John usually responds positively when asked to do something, but recently his boss has noticed that he was does not seem as enthusiastic and positive when requests are made of him.Which aspect of Attribution Theory does this observation relate to

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This observation relates to the consistency aspect of Attribution Theory, which refers to whether the behavior is consistent over time. In this case, John's behavior is not consistent with his usual positive response to requests, which is why his boss has noticed a change.

John Usually Responds Positively When Asked to Do Something, but Recently