Asked by Tamara Massingill on Jun 26, 2024

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According to Kelley's covariation model of attributions,if we know that someone's opinion has high distinctiveness,we can typically conclude:

A) that it is caused by an internal factor.
B) that it is caused by an external factor.
C) that it is stable.
D) that it is unstable.

High Distinctiveness

A feature or attribute that makes an individual or object stand out significantly from others in the same category or context.

Kelley's Covariation Model

A theory in psychology that describes the way people assign reasons to events by evaluating the event's consistency, distinctiveness, and the level of agreement among observers.

Internal Factor

Psychological or physiological conditions within an individual that influence their behaviors and decisions.

  • Examine the traits and outcomes of the fundamental attribution error within the context of social perception.
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jimmy salvatoreJul 03, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
According to Kelley's covariation model, distinctiveness refers to whether the behavior being observed is unique to a particular situation or occurs in many situations. High distinctiveness means that the behavior is not likely caused by an internal factor, but rather by external factors specific to the situation. Therefore, the best choice is B, that it is caused by an external factor.