Deborah and Gilbert Both Planted Similar Trees in Their Yards

question 149

Multiple Choice

Deborah and Gilbert both planted similar trees in their yards this spring. However, Gilbert's tree died in the fall, while Deborah's remained alive. According to the just-world hypothesis, ________.

• A) Deborah is a lucky person
• B) there was less rain in Gilbert's yard than Deborah's
• C) Gilbert's yard has worse soil than Deborah's
• D) Deborah took better care of her tree than Gilbert

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