If a person responds the same way over time, the attribution theory states that the behavior shows ________.
A) distinctiveness
B) consensus
C) consistency
D) continuity
E) stability

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According to the attribution theory, consistency refers to how consistently a person responds in a certain way over time. This can help to determine whether the behavior is innate to the person or situational. The other options, while related to aspects of the attribution theory, do not directly reflect the concept of consistency.

If a Person Responds the Same Way Over Time, the Attribution