Why Is Belief in a Just World a Self-Serving Belief

question 50

Multiple Choice

Why is belief in a just world a self-serving belief? We can

• A) convince ourselves that we are safe from misfortunes.
• B) compare ourselves favorably to unfortunate others.
• C) convince ourselves that we are superior.
• D) explain away our past mistakes.

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Definitions:

Graph Equations

The process of plotting solutions to an equation on a coordinate plane to visualize the relationship between variables.

System of Equations

A set of two or more equations with the same variables, where the solution is the set of values that satisfy all equations simultaneously.

Graph of Equation

A visual representation of all the points that satisfy a given equation, plotted on a coordinate grid.

Method of Substitution

A technique used to solve systems of equations by solving one equation for one variable and then substituting that expression into another equation.