You are likely to attribute someone's behavior to an internal cause (instead of an external cause) if

A) the person behaves differently toward different people.
B) the person's behavior is similar to that of other people.
C) the person's behavior is consistent from one situation to another.
D) you think you would probably behave the same way in the same situation.

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LARTORRE DAVIS · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Consistency of behavior across situations is a key factor in attributing behavior to an internal cause. If someone consistently behaves in a certain way across different situations, we are more likely to attribute that behavior to their personality or character, rather than external factors such as the situation they are in. For example, if someone is consistently rude to others in a variety of different situations, we are more likely to see that as a reflection of their internal traits rather than the external circumstances.

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