Individuals form ____ for behavior by recognizing that the three types of patterns are consensus,consistency,and distinctiveness.
A) perceptions
B) attitudes
C) stereotypes
D) attributions
E) personalities

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The three patterns mentioned, i.e. consensus, consistency, and distinctiveness, are used in forming attributions. Attribution theory suggests that people explain behavior by attributing it to either dispositional factors (internal factors such as personality traits) or situational factors (external factors such as the context or environment). The three patterns help individuals determine whether a behavior is caused by dispositional or situational factors.

Individuals Form ____ for Behavior by Recognizing That the Three