Attitudes, Attributions And Social Cognition
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- 29 Aug 2023
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- 28 May 2026
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Based on Kelley’s covariation model, if Sylvia consistently laughs at all comedians, which characteristics best describe her behavior?
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Explanation
In Kelley’s covariation model, 'consistency' refers to whether the behavior occurs regularly across time and situations, while 'distinctiveness' (uniqueness) indicates if the behavior is specific to certain stimuli. Since Sylvia always laughs at comedians, her behavior shows high consistency and low distinctiveness. Consensus relates to whether others behave similarly, which is not specified here. Therefore, the correct description includes both high consistency and low distinctiveness.
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