Wilma Hears on the Evening News That the Attackers of a Woman

question 73

Multiple Choice

Wilma hears on the evening news that the attackers of a woman who was beaten and killed have fled the country.Frank reads in the newspaper about a child molester sentenced to life in prison.Which of the following is most likely to occur?

• A) Frank will be more likely than Wilma to have his belief in a just world threatened.
• B) Wilma will be more likely than Frank to blame the victim.
• C) Wilma will be more likely than Frank to make situational attributions for the crimes.
• D) Frank and Wilma will both make situational attributions for the crimes.

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