An investigation of the applicability of Kelley's (1967) attribution theory to individuals’ explanations for their own behavior (self-attributions) was conducted. A reversal of Kelley's predictions was obtained; a response characterized by high distinctiveness and high consensus tended to be attributed to the person as a causal agent, while a response characterized by low distinctiveness and low consensus tended to be attributed to an environmental stimulus. Some theoretical implications of this reversal are discussed.
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