Which of the following best describes the difference between distinctiveness and consistency?
A. Distinctiveness tries to determine whether there is a pattern of behavior in different situations; consistency tries to determine whether there is a pattern of behavior in the same situation.
B. Consistency tries to determine whether there is a pattern of behavior in different situations; distinctiveness tries to determine whether there is a pattern of behavior in the same situation.
C. Distinctiveness describes behavior for an individual; consistency describes behavior within a group.
D. Distinctiveness describes behavior within a group; consistency describes behavior outside a group.
E. Distinctiveness describes effective behavior for an individual; consistency describes ineffective behavior for an individual.

Distinctiveness tries to determine whether there is a pattern of behavior in different situations; consistency tries to determine whether there is a pattern of behavior in the same situation.

Explanation:

Distinctiveness in Social Psychology refers to the perception of someone being "unique" entirely different from other people or things.

Usually this is exemplified when a person is judged by a second one as being uncommon or unusual. Think of the time when you met someone with different habits and showing a behavior uncommon to you.

On the other hand consistency is a tendency for people to change attitudes , their inner values, and act based on those principles in the midst of everything and everyone.

The consistency is often shown when you observe someone's behavior over the years and shows patterns or his stability regarding his beliefs, actions and attitudes towards things in life.

A scheme below goes into detail to further contrast these: :)