Believing That the World Is a "Just Place" Tends To

question 33

Multiple Choice

Believing that the world is a "just place" tends to:

• A) create a more just world by inducing the person to treat others as responsible for their own outcomes
• B) create a more just world by reducing prejudiced beliefs and attitudes
• C) create a less just world by leading the person to derogate those who have received bad outcomes through no fault of their own
• D) create a more just world by committing the person to the belief that it is

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Definitions:

Commitment

A pledge or promise to do something, often requiring dedication and perseverance, in personal or professional contexts.

Preconventional Level

A stage in Kohlberg's theory of moral development, where an individual's moral reasoning is based primarily on the consequences of actions and on receiving rewards or avoiding punishment.

Moral Development

The method by which people cultivate appropriate attitudes and actions towards others in a community, in accordance with social and cultural standards, regulations, and legislation.

Prosocial Behavior

Behavior that is intended to benefit others, including acts of kindness, generosity, and cooperation.