What Makes the Just-World Hypothesis Psychologically Appealing to the Average

question 86

Multiple Choice

What makes the just-world hypothesis psychologically appealing to the average person?

• A) It is supported by a wealth of empirical data.
• B) Most people's everyday experiences teach them that society tends to distribute rewards and punishments fairly.
• C) Most people have a strong need to believe that the world is orderly, predictable, and fair.
• D) Many people develop skewed perceptions based on their worst experiences with the poor, which makes it hard for them to see things objectively.

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Definitions:

CNS

Central Nervous System, comprising the brain and spinal cord, responsible for integrating sensory information and responding accordingly.

Blood-Brain Barrier

A semi-permeable barrier of endothelial cells that prevents most substances in the blood from entering the brain, thereby maintaining the brain's chemical environment.

Toxic Substances

Materials or compounds that can cause harm to living organisms through ingestion, inhalation, or skin absorption.

Neurons

Specialized cells of the nervous system that transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.