rudy gets called in by her manager for a meeting at 15:30. None of the other managers have ever set a meeting so late, or called one at the last minute. Trudy questions her manager's motives. This is an example of what?

Question

A.
Consistency

B.
Consensus

C.
Distinctiveness

D.
Projection

Answer 1

This situation is an example of C. Distinctiveness.

Distinctiveness refers to how unique or different a behavior is compared to how a person usually acts or a situation usually occurs. In this case, Rudy is questioning her manager's motives because the late timing of the meeting is distinct from the usual behavior of other managers.