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

question 55

Multiple Choice

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

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

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