Kelley's Covariation Model

Kelley’s Covariation Model is a theory used to understand how people determine the causes of behavior. It suggests that we look at three types of information: consistency (does the person behave the same way in similar situations?), distinctiveness (does the person behave differently in different situations?), and consensus (do others behave similarly?). By evaluating these factors, we conclude whether a behavior is due to the person themselves or the situation they are in. This model helps explain how we interpret actions and make judgments about people in everyday life.