Internal attributions tend to be made when the observed behavior is characterized by:
A) low consensus,high distinctiveness,and high consistency.
B) high consensus,low distinctiveness,and high consistency.
C) low consensus,low distinctiveness,and high consistency.
D) high consensus,high distinctiveness,and low consistency.
E) high consensus,low distinctiveness,and low consistency.

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Internal attributions are made when the observed behavior is not commonly seen in other people (low consensus), is not specific to the context or situation (low distinctiveness), but is consistent over time (high consistency). Choice C describes the situation with low consensus, low distinctiveness, and high consistency, which is most likely to lead to an internal attribution.

Internal Attributions Tend to Be Made When the Observed Behavior