Compared to people who do not have a strong belief in a just world, people who do have a strong belief in a just world are MORE likely to ____.
A)show a tendency to help attractive victims more than unattractive victims
B)blame victims for their plight
C)help others in emergency situations
D)help others in both emergency situations and non-emergency situations

Question

Compared to people who do not have a strong belief in a just world, people who do have a strong belief in a just world are MORE likely to ____. ​
A)show a tendency to help attractive victims more than unattractive victims
B)blame victims for their plight ​
C)help others in emergency situations
D)help others in both emergency situations and non-emergency situations ​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

People who have a strong belief in a just world tend to believe that individuals get what they deserve. This belief can lead them to blame victims for their own misfortunes, as acknowledging that bad things can happen to good people without it being their fault would challenge their worldview.

Compared to People Who Do Not Have a Strong Belief