While Jan turned in the most recent assignment late,all 10 of her previous assignments were completed on time.This behavior would be captured in the ___________ category of information.

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Consistency refers to the extent to which an individual behaves the same way in similar situations over time. In this scenario, the fact that Jan turned in all her previous assignments on time shows consistency in her behavior. The fact that she turned in the most recent assignment late reflects a unique situation and would be captured under distinctiveness. Consensus refers to whether other people in similar situations would behave the same way, which is not relevant in this scenario. External information refers to factors outside of the individual's control, which is also not applicable in this scenario.

While Jan Turned in the Most Recent Assignment Late,all 10