According to the Just-World Hypothesis, Attributions Are Affected by the Need

question 37

True/False

According to the just-world hypothesis, attributions are affected by the need to believe that the world is fair, that justice prevails, and that good people are rewarded and bad guys are punished.

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Definitions:

Early Eighteenth Century

Refers to the period from 1700 to 1729, a time of significant political, economic, and cultural developments in Europe and its colonies.

James Otis

An American lawyer in the 18th century known for his outspoken opposition to the Writs of Assistance and the British policies that led to the American Revolution.

Sugar Act

A law passed by the British Parliament in 1764 designed to raise revenue from the American colonies by imposing a tax on sugar and molasses imported from places outside the British Empire.