John usually responds positively when asked to do something, but recently his boss has noticed that he was does not seem as enthusiastic and positive when requests are made of him. Which aspect of Attribution Theory does this observation relate to?
A)consensus
B)distinctiveness
C)consistency
D)selective perception
E)contrast effects

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This observation relates to consistency, as there appears to be a change in John's usual response pattern, which could indicate a change in his internal motivation or external factors affecting his behavior. Consensus refers to the degree to which others also exhibit similar behavior in the same situation, distinctiveness refers to whether the behavior is unique to this situation or occurs in other situations, selective perception refers to how individuals selectively interpret and process information, and contrast effects refer to how our perception of something is influenced by its context or surroundings.

John Usually Responds Positively When Asked to Do Something, but Recently