The tendency to use similar causal explanations for a wide variety of events in one's life is known as
A) self-attribution.
B) explanatory style.
C) self-categorization.
D) homogeneity of attribution.

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Explanatory style refers to the tendency to use similar causal explanations for a wide variety of events in one's life. Self-attribution refers to the process of assigning the cause of one's own behavior to internal or external factors. Self-categorization refers to the process of identifying oneself as a member of a particular social group or category. Homogeneity of attribution refers to the tendency to attribute the behavior of others to their personality or disposition rather than considering situational factors.

The Tendency to Use Similar Causal Explanations for a Wide