Linking good fortune with virtue and misfortune with moral failure enables the fortunate to feel pride and to avoid responsibility for the unfortunate.This is an example of ________.
A)the retribution phenomenon
B)the just-world phenomenon
C)ingroup bias
D)stereotype invulnerability

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The statement describes the just-world phenomenon, which is the tendency for people to believe that the world is a fair and just place where good things happen to good people and bad things happen to bad people. This allows the fortunate to feel a sense of moral superiority and avoid taking responsibility for the misfortunes of others, which can perpetuate social inequalities.

Linking Good Fortune with Virtue and Misfortune with Moral Failure