Kelley hypothesized that people make causal attributions by observing:
A) External and internal factors
B) Consensus, distinctiveness, and consistency
C) Effort and ability
D) Implicit and explicit factors
E) Stereotypes

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Kelley's Covariation Model proposes that people make causal attributions by observing three types of information: consensus (whether others would also act the same way in the situation), distinctiveness (whether the behavior is unique to the situation or occurs in other situations as well), and consistency (whether the behavior is consistent over time). These factors help people determine whether the cause of behavior is internal or external. Effort and ability (C) are more related to self-attributions rather than causal attributions. Implicit and explicit factors (D) are not directly related to the Covariation Model. Stereotypes (E) may affect causal attributions, but they are not a part of Kelley's model.

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