The Belief in a Just World Is a ________, Which

question 100

Multiple Choice

The belief in a just world is a ________, which helps people ________.

• A) biased attribution; excuse their failures
• B) defensive attribution; explain away their failures
• C) fundamental attribution error; protect their self-esteem
• D) defensive attribution; view life as safe, orderly, and predictable

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Utility Function

A mathematical representation that ranks an individual's preferences over a set of goods and services, indicating levels of satisfaction.

Min Function

A mathematical function that identifies the smallest value from a set of numbers or inputs.

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