The covariation principle refers to:A) the fact that two continuous variables can covary with each other either positively or negatively.B) the tendency to see a causal relationship between an event and an outcome when they happen at the same time.C) the fact that people tend to overestimate the role of situational factors in explaining others' behavior.D) the fact that people tend to overestimate the role of personal factors in explaining others' behavior.

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Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The covariation principle suggests that for something to be considered the cause of an effect, it must be present when the effect occurs and absent when the effect does not occur. This principle is used to infer causality based on the systematic covariation between an event and an outcome.

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