Imagine that you have gotten back your test on attribution theory and have received an "A" grade. In applying the covariation principle to understand what caused your excellent grade, the "consensus" dimension refers to whether
a. you receive "A's" in most of your courses.
b. you have received "A's" consistently from this teacher in the past.
c. most other people taking the test also received "A's."
d. you studied especially hard for this particular test.
Answer: c. most other people taking the test also received "A's."
Psychology
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