Before Mark Had Even Heard the Details of Allison's Car

question 594

Multiple Choice

Before Mark had even heard the details of Allison's car accident,he commented,"Allison is so absentminded,I'm sure it happened because she was talking on her cell phone and not paying attention." Mark's response illustrates

• A)blaming the victim.
• B)the just-world phenomenon.
• C)social scripts.
• D)ingroup bias.

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